MDE21255 - Post-medieval quarries on East Anstey Common (Monument)

Summary

Historic mapping shows quarrying activity in this area.

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Type and Period (1)

Protected Status

  • None recorded

Full Description

A group of earthworks are labelled 'Quarries' on the 6 inch 1906 2nd Edition Ordnance Survey map centred at SS 8782 2880. [1] 'Quarry (disused)' is shown on the 1973 Ordnance Survey map. [2] The quarries are also depicted and labelled on the 25 inch 1st Edition map. [3] One of the quarries is shown as an earthwork on 2018 MasterMap data; however, it is not labelled. [4]

Sources/Archives (4)

  • <1> Map: Ordnance Survey. 1892-1905. County Series, 2nd Edition 6 Inch Map. 1:10560. 1906, 16SE.
  • <2> Map: Ordnance Survey. 1973. 1:10000, 1973. 1:10,000.
  • <3>XY Map: Ordnance Survey. 1868-1901. County Series; 1st Edition 25 Inch Map. 1:2500. [Mapped feature: #45955 ]
  • <4> Map: Ordnance Survey. 2018. MasterMap.

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Other Statuses/References

  • Devon SMR Monument ID: 33918
  • Devon SMR: SS82NE/29
  • Local List Status (Unassessed)

Map

Location

Grid reference Centred SS 8780 2879 (89m by 88m)
Map sheet SS82NE
Civil Parish EAST ANSTEY, NORTH DEVON, DEVON

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Record last edited

Mar 26 2019 2:01PM

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