MDE21213 - Post-medieval quarry on Shoulsbarrow Common (Monument)

Summary

A quarry is depicted on historic mapping and has been noted on aerial photographs.

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Type and Period (1)

Protected Status

  • None recorded

Full Description

'Old quarry' is shown and depicted on the 6 inch 2nd Edition (1905) Ordnance Survey map and the 6 inch (1963) map. [1,2] The "old quarry" is also shown and labelled on the 1st Edition 25 inch map. [3] The feature was noted on aerial photographs and described as a large, irregular quarried depression. [4-6]

Sources/Archives (6)

  • <1> Map: Ordnance Survey. 1868-1896. County Series, First Edition 6 Inch Map. 1:10560. 1905.
  • <2> Map: Ordnance Survey. 1963. 6 Inch Map: 1963.
  • <3> Map: Ordnance Survey. 1868-1901. County Series; 1st Edition 25 Inch Map. 1:2500.
  • <4> Aerial photograph: Various. Various. Vertical Aerial Photograph. MAM 14/053 (May 1977).
  • <5> Aerial photograph: Various. Various. Vertical Aerial Photograph. CPE/UK/1980 4142 (April 1947).
  • <6> Unpublished document: McDonnell, R.. 1980. Gazetteer of Sites in the Exmoor National Park Identified through Aerial Photography. SS6939C.

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Other Statuses/References

  • Devon SMR Monument ID: 32574
  • Devon SMR: SS63NE/78
  • Local List Status (Unassessed)

Map

Location

Grid reference Centred SS 6991 3968 (91m by 57m)
Map sheet SS63NE
Civil Parish CHALLACOMBE, NORTH DEVON, DEVON

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Record last edited

May 19 2020 1:47PM

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