MDE20589 - Quarry northwest of Ham Linhay (Monument)

Summary

A quarry is marked on historic mapping.

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Type and Period (1)

Protected Status

  • None recorded

Full Description

A quarry is shown on the 1st Edition Ordnance Survey map in this location. [1] The site is shown as an 'old quarry' on the 2nd Edition map, the 6 inch (1903) map and the 6 inch (1962) map. [2-4] Bowman mentions a sandstone quarry at Barbrook, which was operated by Lynton udc in 1937. There was no employment return for that year. [5]

Sources/Archives (5)

  • <1> Map: Ordnance Survey. 1868-1901. County Series; 1st Edition 25 Inch Map. 1:2500.
  • <2> Map: Ordnance Survey. 1902-1907. County Series, 2nd Edition 25 Inch Map. 1:2500.
  • <3> Map: Ordnance Survey. 1903/38. 6 Inch: 1903-38. 1:10560.
  • <4> Map: Ordnance Survey. 1962. 6 Inch Map: 1962. 1:10560.
  • <5> Monograph: Bowman, A.C.. 1998. British Quarrying History.

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Other Statuses/References

  • Devon SMR Monument ID: 31521
  • Devon SMR: SS74NW/177
  • Local List Status (Unassessed)

Map

Location

Grid reference Centred SS 7119 4730 (26m by 37m)
Map sheet SS74NW
Civil Parish LYNTON AND LYNMOUTH, NORTH DEVON, DEVON

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Record last edited

May 29 2013 1:33PM

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