MEM24658 - Medieval or post-medieval routeway across Westland Common (Monument)

Summary

A routeway is depicted on the Tithe Map for Challacombe Parish running northwards across Westland Common to Raymers Bars and beyond on to Rowley Down.

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Type and Period (1)

Protected Status

  • None recorded

Full Description

A routeway is depicted on the Tithe Map for Challacombe Parish, beginning at SS 6565 4195 and running northwards across Westland Common to Raymers Bars at SS 6580 4275 and beyond on to Rowley Down. [1] The routeway is not shown on the 25 inch 1st Edition Ordnance Survey map and presumably had fallen out of use by this time. [2]

Sources/Archives (2)

  • <1> Map: 1839. Challacombe Tithe Map and Apportionment.
  • <2> Map: Ordnance Survey. 1868-1901. County Series; 1st Edition 25 Inch Map. 1:2500.

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Other Statuses/References

  • Local List Status (Unassessed)

Map

Location

Grid reference Centred SS 6578 4235 (272m by 822m)
Map sheet SS64SE
Civil Parish CHALLACOMBE, NORTH DEVON, DEVON

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Record last edited

May 21 2019 4:00PM

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