MDE21189 - Whitefield Down Quarry (Monument)

Summary

The quarry is depicted on historic mapping.

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Type and Period (1)

Protected Status

  • None recorded

Full Description

The 25 inch 1st Edition Ordnance Survey map depicts an earthwork at SS 6718 4174. It is labelled "Whitefield Down Quarry". [1] The site is again depicted on the 25 inch 2nd Edition map and is now labelled "Old Quarry". It is shown similarly on the 6 inch 1963 map. [2,3]

Sources/Archives (3)

  • <1>XY Map: Ordnance Survey. 1868-1901. County Series; 1st Edition 25 Inch Map. 1:2500. [Mapped feature: #46389 ]
  • <2> Map: Ordnance Survey. 1902-1907. County Series, 2nd Edition 25 Inch Map. 1:2500.
  • <3> Map: Ordnance Survey. 1963. 6 Inch Map: 1963.

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Other Statuses/References

  • Devon SMR Monument ID: 31570
  • Devon SMR: SS64SE/156
  • Local List Status (Unassessed)

Map

Location

Grid reference Centred SS 6718 4174 (46m by 31m)
Map sheet SS64SE
Civil Parish CHALLACOMBE, NORTH DEVON, DEVON

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Record last edited

Dec 3 2019 1:43PM

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