MEM24230 - Post-medieval quarry southwest of Halscombe Cottage (Monument)

Summary

The quarry is shown on historic mapping.

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Type and Period (1)

Protected Status

  • None recorded

Full Description

A quarry is shown on the 1st and 2nd Edition Ordnance Survey maps at SS 9144 3019. It is labelled as an "Old Quarry", suggesting it had passed out of use by this time. [1,2] The quarry is not specifically depicted on modern MasterMap data but the area in which it was located is shown as wooded. The quarry, is, however shown on the Ordnance Survey 10 k Raster Map. [3,4]

Sources/Archives (4)

  • <1> Map: Ordnance Survey. 1868-1901. County Series; 1st Edition 25 Inch Map. 1:2500.
  • <2>XY Map: Ordnance Survey. 1902-1907. County Series, 2nd Edition 25 Inch Map. 1:2500. [Mapped feature: #44546 Quarry, ]
  • <3> Map: Ordnance Survey. 2018. MasterMap.
  • <4> Map: Ordnance Survey. 2018. Vector Map Local (1:10,000). 1:10,000.

External Links (0)

Other Statuses/References

  • Local List Status (Unassessed)

Map

Location

Grid reference Centred SS 9144 3019 (63m by 30m)
Map sheet SS93SW
Historic Parish KINGS BROMPTON
Civil Parish DULVERTON, WEST SOMERSET, SOMERSET

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Record last edited

Mar 5 2019 10:48AM

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