MDE20597 - Breakneck Hole Quarry (Monument)

Summary

The quarry is shown on historic mapping.

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Type and Period (1)

Protected Status

  • None recorded

Full Description

'Breakneck Hole Quarry' is shown on the six inch 1905 2nd Edition and six inch 1962 Ordnance Survey maps. [1,2] The quarry is also depicted and labelled on the 25 inch 1st Edition map. [3] The site was occupied by a rectangular building and a track on the 2021 MasterMap data. Some of the earthworks of the quarry remains are also shown. [4]

Sources/Archives (4)

  • <1> Map: Ordnance Survey. 1892-1906. County Series, 2nd Edition 6 Inch Map. 1:10560. 1905, 7SW.
  • <2> Map: Ordnance Survey. 1962. 6 Inch Map: 1962. 1:10560.
  • <3>XY Map: Ordnance Survey. 1868-1901. County Series; 1st Edition 25 Inch Map. 1:2500. [Mapped feature: #44206 ]
  • <4> Map: Ordnance Survey. 2021. MasterMap data. 1:2,500.

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Other Statuses/References

  • Devon SMR Monument ID: 31530
  • Devon SMR: SS74SW/120
  • Local List Status (Unassessed)

Map

Location

Grid reference Centred SS 7157 4107 (62m by 59m)
Map sheet SS74SW
Civil Parish CHALLACOMBE, NORTH DEVON, DEVON

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Record last edited

Feb 24 2021 2:36PM

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