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View along the section of stone wall on the western boundary; from the south-west.

Figure 59 View along the section of stone wall on the western boundary; from the south-west.

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Figure 1: Site location (the proposed site is indicated). The desk-based assessment was carried out by V. Hosegood and was undertaken with reference to the IfA guidelines on the preparation of archaeological desk-based assessments (IfA 2008). The necessary research was conducted at the Devon Heritage Centre, using existing SWARCH research and resources and relevant online sources. The walkover survey was carried out on 4’ August 2014 by Emily Wapshott.
Figure 1: Site location (the proposed site is indicated). The desk-based assessment was carried out by V. Hosegood and was undertaken with reference to the IfA guidelines on the preparation of archaeological desk-based assessments (IfA 2008). The necessary research was conducted at the Devon Heritage Centre, using existing SWARCH research and resources and relevant online sources. The walkover survey was carried out on 4’ August 2014 by Emily Wapshott.
Figure 2: Detailed site plan, the site boundary is marked in red (courtesy: GJR Architects).
Figure 2: Detailed site plan, the site boundary is marked in red (courtesy: GJR Architects).
Figure 3: Extract from the 1749 map by Thomas Kitchin.
Figure 3: Extract from the 1749 map by Thomas Kitchin.
Figure 4: Extract from the 1765 map of Devon by Benjamin Donn (DHC).
Figure 4: Extract from the 1765 map of Devon by Benjamin Donn (DHC).
Figure 5: Extract from the ‘Old Series’ ordnance survey map of 1809. The southern end of St. implying that the road development wit Church Path with (now the site of hin the Stone Rendel Ashburn; it is like Lawrence Lane is also shown to extend further south on the Old Series map, continues, i.e. the present Chuley Road, (but is not depicted). The only vicinity of the site is an L-shaped building, located opposite the junction of Park. This appears to be located to the immediate south of the proposal site s Auction Rooms). Given this building is located within a bend in the River ytore present a mill/former mill.
Figure 5: Extract from the ‘Old Series’ ordnance survey map of 1809. The southern end of St. implying that the road development wit Church Path with (now the site of hin the Stone Rendel Ashburn; it is like Lawrence Lane is also shown to extend further south on the Old Series map, continues, i.e. the present Chuley Road, (but is not depicted). The only vicinity of the site is an L-shaped building, located opposite the junction of Park. This appears to be located to the immediate south of the proposal site s Auction Rooms). Given this building is located within a bend in the River ytore present a mill/former mill.
Figure 6: Extract from the Ashburton tithe map of 1840 the approximate location of the site is indicated. learly loc sxtended 2ast-west ated within a former field system based on medieval strip-fields, which probably originall north up to the road known as Bowden Hill, and perhaps onto the hill itself, although a orientated strip field system is apparent on the eastern side of the hill. The remnants c his medieval field-system clearly demonstrate the inserted nature of the Western Road (B3352 whilst the ield-syste Old Totnes Road appears to bisect through the centre of the former field-system. Thi m group appears to have abutted an adjacent group of similarly laid out fields, whic yecame the basis for the planned layout of Ashburton borough (probably in the 12" century). Th Church and churchyard being positioned seemingly near the point at which the two field-system net. The was liable ield num 0th calle livision is »xistence proposal site appears to have fallen outside of these two field-systems, presumably as | to become seasonally waterlogged, from the nearby River. The sole exception may be th bered 1724, which has curving boundaries; although this and the field to the south ar d Cann Meadow in the accompanying apportionment (see Table 1) suggesting that thi post-medieval in date. A Canne Meadow in this approximate location was seemingly i by 1649 (DHC 48/14/68/5a-b).
Figure 6: Extract from the Ashburton tithe map of 1840 the approximate location of the site is indicated. learly loc sxtended 2ast-west ated within a former field system based on medieval strip-fields, which probably originall north up to the road known as Bowden Hill, and perhaps onto the hill itself, although a orientated strip field system is apparent on the eastern side of the hill. The remnants c his medieval field-system clearly demonstrate the inserted nature of the Western Road (B3352 whilst the ield-syste Old Totnes Road appears to bisect through the centre of the former field-system. Thi m group appears to have abutted an adjacent group of similarly laid out fields, whic yecame the basis for the planned layout of Ashburton borough (probably in the 12" century). Th Church and churchyard being positioned seemingly near the point at which the two field-system net. The was liable ield num 0th calle livision is »xistence proposal site appears to have fallen outside of these two field-systems, presumably as | to become seasonally waterlogged, from the nearby River. The sole exception may be th bered 1724, which has curving boundaries; although this and the field to the south ar d Cann Meadow in the accompanying apportionment (see Table 1) suggesting that thi post-medieval in date. A Canne Meadow in this approximate location was seemingly i by 1649 (DHC 48/14/68/5a-b).
The Ordnance Survey First Edition Map of 1887 shows the ‘new’ railway branch-line and terminus (built in 1872). These developments included on the eastern side of the proposal site a large rectangular building, which flanked the tracks along its eastern side (Figure 7).
The Ordnance Survey First Edition Map of 1887 shows the ‘new’ railway branch-line and terminus (built in 1872). These developments included on the eastern side of the proposal site a large rectangular building, which flanked the tracks along its eastern side (Figure 7).
Figure 7: Extract from the first edition OS map of 1886, the site location is highlighted.
Figure 7: Extract from the first edition OS map of 1886, the site location is highlighted.
Figure 8: Extract from the second edition OS map of 1904, the site location is highlighted.
Figure 8: Extract from the second edition OS map of 1904, the site location is highlighted.
Figure 9: An aerial photograph of Ashburton taken by the RAF in 1946 (Devon HER), the site location highlighted.
Figure 9: An aerial photograph of Ashburton taken by the RAF in 1946 (Devon HER), the site location highlighted.
Figure 10: View of the steps leading up to the raised area along the western boundary and the 20" century brick-blocked opening seen in the stone wall; from the east-north-east.
Figure 10: View of the steps leading up to the raised area along the western boundary and the 20" century brick-blocked opening seen in the stone wall; from the east-north-east.
Figure 11: Shot of the blocked opening in the stone wall along Church Path; viewed from the south-west.
Figure 11: Shot of the blocked opening in the stone wall along Church Path; viewed from the south-west.
Figure 12: Shot of the reinforced banks of the River Ashburn, and the access bridge which links the two parts of the site, viewed from the south-west.
Figure 12: Shot of the reinforced banks of the River Ashburn, and the access bridge which links the two parts of the site, viewed from the south-west.
Table 2: Extracts of nearby HER’s from the Devon HER and Dartmoor HER, all plotted on map above.
Table 2: Extracts of nearby HER’s from the Devon HER and Dartmoor HER, all plotted on map above.
View of sheds, stores and containers in the south-west corner of the site, near the main entrance; from the north- west.
View of sheds, stores and containers in the south-west corner of the site, near the main entrance; from the north- west.
View into the site from the main entrance; from the south-west.
View into the site from the main entrance; from the south-west.
View down to the southern boundary, showing the sub-station; from the north-west.
View down to the southern boundary, showing the sub-station; from the north-west.
View back along the southern boundary of the site, looking to Stonepark Road which rises to the west and uphill towards Ashburton; from the east.
View back along the southern boundary of the site, looking to Stonepark Road which rises to the west and uphill towards Ashburton; from the east.
View along the raised western part of the site which is now retained by modern concrete block walls; from the south- east.
View along the raised western part of the site which is now retained by modern concrete block walls; from the south- east.
View as above; from the south-east.
View as above; from the south-east.
The flat-roofed office building; from the south-west. The office building and main range of buildings behind; from the west-south-west.
The flat-roofed office building; from the south-west. The office building and main range of buildings behind; from the west-south-west.
The main range of buildings from the west-south-west. The open shed to the south of the site; from the west-north-west.
The main range of buildings from the west-south-west. The open shed to the south of the site; from the west-north-west.
The view to the south along the riverbank between the two main groups of buildings; from the north.
The view to the south along the riverbank between the two main groups of buildings; from the north.
View of some of the concrete pads which line the river bank behind the main range of buildings; from the north-east.
View of some of the concrete pads which line the river bank behind the main range of buildings; from the north-east.
View to the north where the two groups of buildings flank both sides of the river bank; from the south-west.
View to the north where the two groups of buildings flank both sides of the river bank; from the south-west.
View along the back of the northern part of the main range of buildings; from the south-east.
View along the back of the northern part of the main range of buildings; from the south-east.
View along the back of the building on the east side of the river bank; from the north-west.
View along the back of the building on the east side of the river bank; from the north-west.
View down the long main range of buildings; from the west-north-west.
View down the long main range of buildings; from the west-north-west.
Wide view of the site from the western boundary; from the west-north-west.
Wide view of the site from the western boundary; from the west-north-west.
View across to the eastern part of the site, across the river; from the north-west.
View across to the eastern part of the site, across the river; from the north-west.
View down the main range of buildings from the bridge over the river; form the north-east.
View down the main range of buildings from the bridge over the river; form the north-east.
The building on the eastern bank of the river; from the north-east.
The building on the eastern bank of the river; from the north-east.
View back across the main tarmac surface of the site from the bridge over the river; from the east.
View back across the main tarmac surface of the site from the bridge over the river; from the east.
View from Church Lane across the entrance to the site, towards the current auction rooms building; from the north.
View from Church Lane across the entrance to the site, towards the current auction rooms building; from the north.
The auction rooms building, formerly a 19" century building associated with the railway station; from the north.
The auction rooms building, formerly a 19" century building associated with the railway station; from the north.
View through the entrance into the Tuckers site; from the south-west.
View through the entrance into the Tuckers site; from the south-west.
View down the southern timber boundary fence; from the west.
View down the southern timber boundary fence; from the west.
View across the entrance to the historic hedgebank boundary along Church Lane; from the south-east.
View across the entrance to the historic hedgebank boundary along Church Lane; from the south-east.
Detail of the inner face of the hedgebank boundary; from the south-east.
Detail of the inner face of the hedgebank boundary; from the south-east.
View of the inner face of the section of stone wall along the western boundary; from the north-east.
View of the inner face of the section of stone wall along the western boundary; from the north-east.
View of the surviving section of stone wall, reduced to ground level to the western boundary; from the south-east.
View of the surviving section of stone wall, reduced to ground level to the western boundary; from the south-east.
View along the surviving section of stone wall in the north-west corner of the site; from north.
View along the surviving section of stone wall in the north-west corner of the site; from north.
The north stone boundary wall of the site; from the south. View down the northern boundary wall of the site; from the west-north-west.
The north stone boundary wall of the site; from the south. View down the northern boundary wall of the site; from the west-north-west.
View back along the boundary, with the mesh fencing and gate to the play area to the eastern end; form the south- east.
View back along the boundary, with the mesh fencing and gate to the play area to the eastern end; form the south- east.
View along the eastern boundary, with the mesh fence and concrete posts, with the woodland and sunken former tracks to the immediate east of the current fenced boundary; form the north-west.
View along the eastern boundary, with the mesh fence and concrete posts, with the woodland and sunken former tracks to the immediate east of the current fenced boundary; form the north-west.
View along the landscaped banking for the A38 road, to the east of the site, Chuley Road; from the south-west.
View along the landscaped banking for the A38 road, to the east of the site, Chuley Road; from the south-west.
The entrance to the site, off Chuley Road, adjacent to the 19" century former goods shed or associated railwa station building; from the south-east.
The entrance to the site, off Chuley Road, adjacent to the 19" century former goods shed or associated railwa station building; from the south-east.
View along Church Lane, showing the hedgebank boundary; from the south-west.
View along Church Lane, showing the hedgebank boundary; from the south-west.
Detail of the outer face of the hedgebank; from the west-south-west.
Detail of the outer face of the hedgebank; from the west-south-west.
View along Church Lane, showing historic garden walls to the west; from the south-west.
View along Church Lane, showing historic garden walls to the west; from the south-west.
View back down Church Lane; from the north-west.
View back down Church Lane; from the north-west.
View along the outer face of the section of stone walling to the western boundary; from the south.
View along the outer face of the section of stone walling to the western boundary; from the south.
View down the section of stone wall in the western boundary; from the north-west.
View down the section of stone wall in the western boundary; from the north-west.
The length of the stone wall, on the western boundary; from the north.
The length of the stone wall, on the western boundary; from the north.
The blocked opening, now demolished on its northern side; from the north-west.
The blocked opening, now demolished on its northern side; from the north-west.
As above, showing wider context.
As above, showing wider context.
The wire fence section in the north-west corner of the site; form the south-west.
The wire fence section in the north-west corner of the site; form the south-west.
View along the wire mesh fence; form the south-west.
View along the wire mesh fence; form the south-west.
The section of iron railings, associated with the cemetery to the west.
The section of iron railings, associated with the cemetery to the west.
The late 19" century partly rebuilt boundary wall which runs away from the site to the north-west along Churcl Lane; from the south-east.
The late 19" century partly rebuilt boundary wall which runs away from the site to the north-west along Churcl Lane; from the south-east.
View of the boundary wall as it runs through the undergrowth to reach the north-west corner of the site, where it appears possibly to continue forming the northern boundary; from the north-west.
View of the boundary wall as it runs through the undergrowth to reach the north-west corner of the site, where it appears possibly to continue forming the northern boundary; from the north-west.
View along and down the outer face of the boundary wall which abuts or is contiguous with the northern stone walled boundary of the Tuckers site; form the north-west.
View along and down the outer face of the boundary wall which abuts or is contiguous with the northern stone walled boundary of the Tuckers site; form the north-west.
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