MDE21078 - Post-medieval quarries northeast of Dean Linhay (Monument)

Summary

Three old quarries are shown on historic mapping.

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Type and Period (1)

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Full Description

The 1st Edition Ordnance Survey shows three 'old quarries' in this location. [1] The 6" 1903 Ordnance Survey map shows only the northernmost of the quarries, which is again labelled 'old quarry'. [2] This northern quarry is drawn but not labelled on the 1962 map. [3]

Sources/Archives (3)

  • <1> Map: Ordnance Survey. 1868-1901. County Series; 1st Edition 25 Inch Map. 1:2500.
  • <2> Map: Ordnance Survey. 1903/38. 6 Inch: 1903-38. 1:10560.
  • <3> Map: Ordnance Survey. 1962. 6 Inch Map: 1962. 1:10560.

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Other Statuses/References

  • Devon SMR Monument ID: 31096
  • Devon SMR: SS74NW/144
  • Local List Status (Unassessed)

Map

Location

Grid reference Centred SS 7037 4851 (70m by 172m)
Map sheet SS74NW
Civil Parish LYNTON AND LYNMOUTH, NORTH DEVON, DEVON

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Record last edited

Aug 17 2020 12:04PM

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