MDE21248 - Post-medieval quarry east of Blindwell (Monument)

Summary

A large quarry is depicted on historic mapping.

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Type and Period (1)

Protected Status

  • None recorded

Full Description

A large "Old Quarry" is depicted and labelled on the 1st and 2nd Edition Ordnance Survey maps and on the six inch 1962 map at SS 8070 3163. [1-3] The area is currently depicted as separate to the rest of the field and annotated "Quarry (disused)". [4]

Sources/Archives (4)

  • <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. 1962. 6 Inch Map: 1962. 1:10560.
  • <4> Map: Ordnance Survey. 2016. MasterMap.

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Other Statuses/References

  • Devon SMR Monument ID: 33893
  • Devon SMR: SS83SW/23
  • Local List Status (Unassessed)

Map

Location

Grid reference Centred SS 8069 3166 (77m by 174m) (MasterMap)
Map sheet SS83SW
Civil Parish TWITCHEN, NORTH DEVON, DEVON

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Record last edited

Nov 9 2016 8:51AM

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