MEM22245 - Post-medieval quarry in Worthy Woods (Monument)

Summary

An old quarry is shown on the late 19th Century 1st Edition Ordnance Survey map, earthworks of which appear to be still extant.

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There is a former quarry in Worthy Woods above Chapel Knap. [1] The quarry is shown on the late 19th Century 1st Edition Ordnance Survey map as "Old quarry". It is also shown on the 2nd Edition mapping. [2,3]

Sources/Archives (3)

  • <1> Report: Fisher, J.. 2004. Porlock Weir: Conservation Area Character Appraisal. p8.
  • <2> Map: Ordnance Survey. 1868-1901. County Series; 1st Edition 25 Inch Map. 1:2500.
  • <3> Map: Ordnance Survey. 1902-1907. County Series, 2nd Edition 25 Inch Map. 1:2500.

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  • Local List Status (Unassessed)

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Grid reference Centred SS 8655 4747 (42m by 20m) (Historic mapping)
Map sheet SS84NE
Civil Parish PORLOCK, WEST SOMERSET, SOMERSET

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Record last edited

Aug 17 2020 12:11PM

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