MEM23514 - Post-medieval building to the south of Rock House (Monument)

Summary

A building is depicted to the south of Rock House on the Countisbury Tithe Map, where it is named Red Court, and historic Ordnance Survey maps. The building is not present on the modern Ordnance Survey MasterMap.

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Type and Period (1)

Protected Status

Full Description

A large building set around a courtyard is depicted within Plot 3 on the Countisbury Tithe Map. The building is labelled as 'Red Court' within the accompanying Tithe Apportionment. It is also depicted on the Lynton and Lynmouth Parish Tithe Map and accompanying Town Map. [1-3] A building is depicted within this location on both the First and Second Edition 25 inch Ordnance Survey maps where it is labelled as 'Drill Hall' (see MEM22801). It is not clear whether this is the same building that is shown on the Tithe Map. [4,5] The building is not present on the Ordnance Survey MasterMap. [6]

Sources/Archives (6)

  • <1> Map: <1841. Countisbury Tithe Map and Apportionment. Plot 3.
  • <2> Map: 1840. Lynton and Lynmouth Parish Tithe Map and Apportionment.
  • <3> Map: Vaughan, D. and Gibney, T.. 1840. Lynton and Lynmouth Towns Tithe Map and Apportionment. 2 chains : 1 inch.
  • <4> Map: Ordnance Survey. 1868-1901. County Series; 1st Edition 25 Inch Map. 1:2500.
  • <5> Map: Ordnance Survey. 1902-1907. County Series, 2nd Edition 25 Inch Map. 1:2500.
  • <6> Map: Ordnance Survey. 2016. MasterMap.

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Other Statuses/References

  • Coastal Risk 2014: Flood Zone 3 fluvial & tidal
  • Coastal Risk 2016: Flood Zone 2 fluvial and tidal
  • Coastal Risk 2016: Flood Zone 2 tidal
  • Coastal Risk 2016: Flood Zone 3 fluvial and tidal
  • Coastal Risk 2016: Flood Zone 3 tidal
  • Local List Status (Unassessed)
  • Shoreline Management Plan 2 (0-20)
  • Shoreline Management Plan 2 (20-50)
  • Shoreline Management Plan 2 (50-100)

Map

Location

Grid reference Centred SS 7229 4953 (52m by 50m) (Historic mapping)
Map sheet SS74NW
Civil Parish COUNTISBURY, NORTH DEVON, DEVON

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Record last edited

Aug 17 2020 12:16PM

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