MEM22750 - Post-medieval quarry on Girt Down (Monument)

Summary

A post-medieval quarry is visible and annotated on the 1st Edition Ordnance Survey map. The earthworks are still visible on the 2nd Edition Ordnance Survey mapping, but are no longer annotated.

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Type and Period (1)

Protected Status

Full Description

A post-medieval quarry is visible and annotated on the 1st Edition Ordnance Survey map. The earthworks are still visible on the 2nd Edition Ordnance Survey mapping, but are no longer annotated and are presumably out of use. [1, 2]

Sources/Archives (2)

  • <1> Map: Ordnance Survey. 1868-1901. County Series; 1st Edition 25 Inch Map. 1:2500.
  • <2> Map: Ordnance Survey. 1902-1907. County Series, 2nd Edition 25 Inch Map. 1:2500.

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Other Statuses/References

  • Local List Status (Unassessed)

Map

Location

Grid reference Centred SS 6011 4763 (29m by 25m) (Historic mapping)
Map sheet SS64NW
Civil Parish COMBE MARTIN, NORTH DEVON, DEVON

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Record last edited

Aug 17 2020 12:11PM

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