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DARLICK

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The settlement of Darlick, North Molton, is first mentioned in 1651 and appears on later maps. The date of its desertion is uncertain, but a census record from 1911 exists, suggesting it was inhabited at this date. The settlement now takes the form of a rectangular enclosure measuring approximately 50m by 40m. There are remains of buildings and platforms and a linear earthwork which may have carried water from a spring to the site. The house is a ruinous stone-built rectangular structure measuring 10.6m by 4.9m and is dominated by the western gable end and chimney stack which remains standing to its full height.

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The settlement of Darlick, North Molton, is first mentioned in 1651 and appears on later maps. The date of its desertion is uncertain. The settlement now takes the form of a rectangular enclosure measuring approximately 50m by 40m. There are remains of buildings and platforms and a linear earthwork which may have carried water from a spring to the site. The house is a ruinous stone-built rectangular structure measuring 10.6m by 4.9m and is dominated by the western gable end and chimney stack which remains standing to its full height. (1-5).

The infield and platforms described abouve, as well as the ruined building, are visible on aerial photographs as a series of earthworks. A nearby field system to the west is believed to be associated with the settlement here. The date of desertion is uncertain, but as a census return for the property from 1911 exists, it must have been after this date (6-7).

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(1) by Edward T MacDermot; introduction by Roger J Sellick 1973 The history of the Forest of Exmoor

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North Molton Tithe Map 1841 Devon Record Office

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Ordnance Survey 1890 Somerset Sheet 56.5

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Ordnance Survey 1904 Somerset Sheet 56.5

(5) General reference

Chapman HP 12-JAN-95 RCHME Field Investigation

(6) Vertical aerial photograph reference number

RAF 543/2821 (F61) 248-49 27-APR-1964

(7) World Wide Web page

Findmypast.com. 2009. 1911 Census http://www.1911census.co.uk Accessed 17-MAR-2009

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A partly abandoned field system associated with Darlick Farm, North Molton, in two distinct parts. The western area is totally abandoned with irregula...

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