MMO2219 - Post-medieval quarry and spoil heap south of North Regis Common (Monument)

Summary

A post-medieval quarry and associated spoil heap is visible on aerial photographs. It is possible that this quarry was one of the first of a complex, with production moving north after the quarry was exhausted.

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Type and Period (1)

Protected Status

  • None recorded

Full Description

A post-medieval quarry and associated spoil heap is visible on aerial photographs in a field south of North Regis Common, Challacombe. Located at approximately SS 7112 4115 the quarry measures 16 metres across. Small mounds on either side of the pit most likely represent spoil heaps. The quarry is depicted but not annotated on the 1st Edition Ordnance Survey map, suggesting it was abandoned prior to this date. Several quarries are shown on the 1st Edition map to the north of this quarry, annotated "North Regis Quarries." It is possible that this quarry was one of the first of a complex, with production moving north after the quarry was exhausted. [1-3] This record was enhanced as part of the National Record of the Historic Environment to Exmoor National Park Historic Environment Record data transfer project. [4]

Sources/Archives (4)

  • <1> Aerial photograph: Various. Various. Vertical Aerial Photograph. RAF 106G/UK/1501 4086-87 (13 May 1946).
  • <2> Map: Ordnance Survey. 1868-1901. County Series; 1st Edition 25 Inch Map. 1:2500. 1890.
  • <3>XY Archive: English Heritage. 2007-2009. Exmoor National Park NMP: SS 74 SW. MD002182. [Mapped feature: #47020 ]
  • <4> Digital archive: Historic England. Various. National Record of the Historic Environment (NRHE) entry. 1471262, Extant 19 January 2022.

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Other Statuses/References

  • Local List Status (Unassessed)
  • National Monuments Record reference: SS 74 SW250
  • NRHE HOB UID (Pastscape): 1471262

Map

Location

Grid reference Centred SS 7112 4115 (32m by 32m)
Map sheet SS74SW
Civil Parish CHALLACOMBE, NORTH DEVON, DEVON

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Record last edited

Jan 19 2022 11:41AM

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