MEM24182 - Post-medieval quarry on Old Barrow Down (Monument)
Summary
A large, disused quarry has several mounds of spoil on its northern and southern sides. It is depicted on historic mapping.
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Protected Status
- None recorded
Full Description
SS 84156 32488. A large, disused quarry lies on the east side of Old Barrow Down. The quarry pit is 16 metres north to south, 11.5 metres east to west and 3 metres deep with several mounds of spoil on the north and south sides. It is marked as "Old Quarry" on the 1st Edition Ordnance Survey map. [1,2]
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Other Statuses/References
- Local List Status (Unassessed)
- Mires Feature Reference (Monument) (Halscombe etc): HWH17014
Location
| Grid reference | Centred SS 8414 3242 (18m by 24m) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SS83SW |
| Civil Parish | WITHYPOOL AND HAWKRIDGE, WEST SOMERSET, SOMERSET |
| Historic Parish | HAWKRIDGE |
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Record last edited
May 15 2018 1:40PM
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