MEM24681 - Post-medieval quarry in Geoffrey's Oaks (Monument)

Summary

An old quarry is marked on historic mapping.

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Type and Period (1)

Protected Status

  • None recorded

Full Description

The 25 inch 1st Edition Ordnance Survey map depicts and labels an old quarry at SS 9979 4292. Several trees are shown growing on the earthworks. [1] The 2nd Edition map again depicts the quarry but does not label the feature. [2] The quarry is not shown on 2018 MasterMap data. The feature is on the western edge of a new wooded area, labelled Geoffrey's Oaks. [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 9978 4293 (32m by 32m)
Map sheet SS94SE
Civil Parish CARHAMPTON, WEST SOMERSET, SOMERSET

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Record last edited

Mar 3 2020 3:30PM

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