MEM22815 - Post-medieval quarry near Countisbury (Monument)

Summary

A post-medieval quarry was visible on the 1st and 2nd Edition Ordnance Survey maps, and appeared to be in use at these times. This is marked as a disused quarry on the 2014 MasterMap and is in use as a lay by.

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A post-medieval quarry was visible on the 1st and 2nd Edition Ordnance Survey maps, and appeared to be in use at these times. This is marked as a disused quarry on the 2014 MasterMap and is in use as a lay by for the adjacent A39. [1-3]

Sources/Archives (3)

  • <1> Map: Ordnance Survey. 1854-1901. County Series; 1st Edition 25 Inch Map. 1:2500.
  • <2> Map: Ordnance Survey. County Series; 2nd Edition (1st Revision) 25 Inch Map. 1:2500.
  • <3> Map: Ordnance Survey. 2014. MasterMap.

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  • Local List Status (Unassessed)

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Grid reference Centred SS 7304 4910 (102m by 82m) Historic mapping
Map sheet SS74NW
Civil Parish LYNTON AND LYNMOUTH, NORTH DEVON, DEVON

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Record last edited

Aug 4 2022 10:05AM

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