MDE21098 - Post-medieval quarries northeast of the Rockford Inn (Monument)

Summary

Two quarries are shown on historic mapping.

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Type and Period (1)

Protected Status

  • None recorded

Full Description

Two old quarries are shown and labelled on the 1st Edition Ordnance Survey map, at SS 7581 4796 and SS 7576 4787. [1] Only the northernmost and larger quarry is shown on later mapping editions. [2,3]

Sources/Archives (3)

  • <1> Map: Ordnance Survey. 1868-1901. County Series; 1st Edition 25 Inch Map. 1:2500.
  • <2> Map: Ordnance Survey. 1892-1905. County Series, 2nd Edition 6 Inch Map. 1:10560. 1903.
  • <3> Map: Ordnance Survey. 1962. 6 Inch Map: 1962. 1:10560.

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Other Statuses/References

  • Devon SMR Monument ID: 31116
  • Devon SMR: SS74NE/591
  • Local List Status (Unassessed)

Map

Location

Grid reference Centred SS 7580 4793 (94m by 121m)
Map sheet SS74NE
Civil Parish COUNTISBURY, NORTH DEVON, DEVON

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Record last edited

May 21 2018 1:33PM

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