MEM24260 - Post-medieval gravel pits south of Timberscombe Quarry (Monument)

Summary

A group of old gravel pits are marked on historic mapping.

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Type and Period (1)

Protected Status

  • None recorded

Full Description

The 1st Edition Ordnance Survey map shows a series of old gravel pits on the eastern side of a track south of Timberscombe Quarry, at SS 9584 4193. [1] The quarries are again shown on the 2nd Edition map. [2] The features are not depicted on modern MasterMap data. [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. 2018. MasterMap.

External Links (0)

Other Statuses/References

  • Local List Status (Unassessed)

Map

Location

Grid reference Centred SS 9585 4192 (56m by 118m)
Map sheet SS94SE
Civil Parish TIMBERSCOMBE, WEST SOMERSET, SOMERSET

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Record last edited

May 29 2018 4:52PM

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