MEM23046 - Post-medieval oyster bed on Eastern Beach (Monument)

Summary

A post-medieval oyster bed was visible on the 1840 Lynton Tithe map. This is not visible on the 1st Edition Ordnance Survey map.

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A post-medieval oyster bed was visible on the 1840 Lynton Tithe map. The feature is shown as a two sided V shaped structure, with the point facing seawards - similar in appearance to a fish weir. This is not visible on the 1st Edition Ordnance Survey map. [1,2]

Sources/Archives (3)

  • --- Artwork: Hemy, C. N.. 1890. Oyster Dredgers at Porlock Weir. Oil.
  • <1> Map: 1840. Lynton and Lynmouth Parish Tithe Map and Apportionment.
  • <2> Map: Ordnance Survey. 1868-1901. County Series; 1st Edition 25 Inch Map. 1:2500.

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  • Local List Status (Require info)
  • Shoreline Management Plan 2 (0-20)

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Grid reference Centred SS 7238 4976 (31m by 28m) Historic mapping
Map sheet SS74NW
Civil Parish LYNTON AND LYNMOUTH, NORTH DEVON, DEVON

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Mar 2 2022 1:03PM

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