MDE21214 - 19th Century quarry southwest of Mill Bridge (Monument)

Summary

A late 19th Century quarry is shown on historic mapping.

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Type and Period (1)

Protected Status

  • None recorded

Full Description

An old quarry is depicted and labelled on the 6 inch 1905 and 1963 Ordnance Survey maps. [1,2] The quarry is not shown on the 25 inch 1st Edition map, suggesting that it may date to the late 19th Century. [3] The area of the quarry is marked on 2018 MasterMap data, suggesting it is still extant as an earthwork. [4]

Sources/Archives (4)

  • <1>XY Map: Ordnance Survey. 1892-1906. County Series, 2nd Edition 6 Inch Map. 1:10560. 1905, 10NE. [Mapped feature: #44626 ]
  • <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> Map: Ordnance Survey. 2018. MasterMap.

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Other Statuses/References

  • Devon SMR Monument ID: 32589
  • Devon SMR: SS64SE/171
  • Local List Status (Unassessed)

Map

Location

Grid reference Centred SS 6798 4018 (27m by 23m)
Map sheet SS64SE
Civil Parish CHALLACOMBE, NORTH DEVON, DEVON

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Record last edited

Nov 26 2019 12:42PM

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