MEM24897 - Post-medieval beacon at Beacon Down Quarry (Monument)
Summary
The beacon is shown on historic mapping. It appears to have been removed due to the expansion of the quarry.
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Type and Period (1)
Protected Status
- None recorded
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Full Description
A beacon is depicted and labelled on the 25 inch 1st Edition Ordnance Survey map. [1] The beacon is still shown on the 25 inch 2nd Edition map. A new quarry is shown to the southeast (MDE21127). [2] The beacon site is no longer shown. The quarry appears to have removed the ground upon which the beacon was placed. [3]
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Other Statuses/References
- Local List Status (No)
Location
Grid reference | SS 6655 4591 (point) |
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Map sheet | SS64NE |
Civil Parish | PARRACOMBE, NORTH DEVON, DEVON |
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Record last edited
Oct 21 2020 2:18PM
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