MEM24030 - Possible post-medieval turbary marker stone on Lyn Down (Monument)

Summary

A stone is marked on historic mapping and may form part of a wider group of turbary marker stones recorded in the area.

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Type and Period (2)

Protected Status

  • None recorded

Full Description

A stone is marked and labelled on the 1st Edition Ordnance Survey map at c. SS 72818 47824. [1] The stone may be part of a larger group of stones marked in the area in use during the post-medieval period as turbary boundary markers (see MDE11705). [2]

Sources/Archives (2)

  • <1> Map: Ordnance Survey. 1868-1901. County Series; 1st Edition 25 Inch Map. 1:2500.
  • <2> Verbal communication: Various. Various. Oral Information or Staff Comments. Catherine Dove, 13 March 2018.

External Links (0)

Other Statuses/References

  • Local List Status (Unassessed)

Map

Location

Grid reference SS 7281 4782 (point)
Map sheet SS74NW
Civil Parish LYNTON AND LYNMOUTH, NORTH DEVON, DEVON

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Related Monuments/Buildings (1)

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Record last edited

Mar 13 2018 3:38PM

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