MDE20589 - Quarry northwest of Ham Linhay (Monument)
Summary
A quarry is marked on historic mapping.
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Type and Period (1)
Protected Status
- None recorded
Full Description
A quarry is shown on the 1st Edition Ordnance Survey map in this location. [1] The site is shown as an 'old quarry' on the 2nd Edition map, the 6 inch (1903) map and the 6 inch (1962) map. [2-4] Bowman mentions a sandstone quarry at Barbrook, which was operated by Lynton udc in 1937. There was no employment return for that year. [5]
Sources/Archives (5)
- <1> SEM6703 Map: Ordnance Survey. 1868-1901. County Series; 1st Edition 25 Inch Map. 1:2500.
- <2> SEM7190 Map: Ordnance Survey. 1902-1907. County Series, 2nd Edition 25 Inch Map. 1:2500.
- <3> SDE65803 Map: Ordnance Survey. 1903/38. 6 Inch: 1903-38. 1:10560.
- <4> SEM7220 Map: Ordnance Survey. 1962. 6 Inch Map: 1962. 1:10560.
- <5> SDE71598 Monograph: Bowman, A.C.. 1998. British Quarrying History.
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Other Statuses/References
- Devon SMR Monument ID: 31521
- Devon SMR: SS74NW/177
- Local List Status (Unassessed)
Location
| Grid reference | Centred SS 7119 4730 (26m by 37m) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SS74NW |
| Civil Parish | LYNTON AND LYNMOUTH, NORTH DEVON, DEVON |
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Record last edited
May 29 2013 1:33PM
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