MEM22772 - Post-medieval quarry in Six Acre Wood (Monument)

Summary

A post-medieval quarry was visible on 1st and 2nd Edition Ordnance Survey mapping. The earthworks are still depicted, but not annotated on the 2014 MasterMap, indicating that they were disused during the 20th Century.

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Type and Period (1)

Protected Status

Full Description

A post-medieval quarry was depicted and labelled on 1st and 2nd Edition Ordnance Survey mapping. The earthworks are still depicted, but not annotated on the 2014 MasterMap, indicating that they were abandoned at some point during the 20th Century. [1-3]

Sources/Archives (3)

  • <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.
  • <3> Map: Ordnance Survey. 2014. MasterMap.

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Other Statuses/References

  • Local List Status (Unassessed)

Map

Location

Grid reference Centred SS 6975 4888 (30m by 36m) Historic mapping
Map sheet SS64NE
Civil Parish LYNTON AND LYNMOUTH, NORTH DEVON, DEVON

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Record last edited

Mar 1 2022 11:49AM

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