MDE21816 - Quarry north of West Lyn farm (Monument)

Summary

The quarry is shown on historic mapping. The site is now occupied by a roofless building of modern construction.

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Type and Period (1)

Protected Status

  • None recorded

Full Description

The site of a quarry is shown on the 1st Edition Ordnance Survey map on both sides of the field boundary. [1] During a survey in 2003, the quarry was found to be c. 50m x 15m, with the remains of a roofless modern breeze block building 18m x 4m occupying the site. [2]

Sources/Archives (2)

  • <1> Map: Ordnance Survey. 1868-1901. County Series; 1st Edition 25 Inch Map. 1:2500. 1889.
  • <2> Report: Berry, N.. 2003. Archaeological and Historic Landscape Survey of West Lyn Farm, Lynton, Devon. National Trust reference: 100969.

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Other Statuses/References

  • Devon SMR Monument ID: 66883
  • Devon SMR: SS74NW/256
  • Local List Status (Unassessed)

Map

Location

Grid reference Centred SS 7259 4835 (40m by 34m)
Map sheet SS74NW
Civil Parish LYNTON AND LYNMOUTH, NORTH DEVON, DEVON

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Record last edited

May 31 2013 1:48PM

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