MDE21038 - Post-medieval and modern quarry east of Martinhoe Common (Monument)

Summary

A quarry is shown on historic mapping.

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Type and Period (1)

Protected Status

Full Description

A quarry is depicted and labelled on the 1st Edition Ordnance Survey map. [1] The quarry is again shown on the 2nd Edition Ordnance Survey map and the six inch 1963 map. Both of these maps label the feature "old quarry". [2,3] Modern MasterMap data shows the feature has grown in size since the 1963 map was surveyed. [3,4]

Sources/Archives (4)

  • <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. 1963. 6 Inch Map: 1963.
  • <4>XY Map: Ordnance Survey. 2020. MasterMap data. 1:2,500. [Mapped feature: #46764 ]

External Links (1)

Other Statuses/References

  • Devon SMR Monument ID: 31053
  • Devon SMR: SS64NE/81
  • Local List Status (Unassessed)
  • National Trust HER Record: MNA107813

Map

Location

Grid reference Centred SS 6751 4844 (35m by 47m) (Historic mapping)
Map sheet SS64NE
Civil Parish MARTINHOE, NORTH DEVON, DEVON

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Record last edited

Oct 27 2020 12:21PM

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