MDE21265 - Post-medieval quarries at Ball Bottom Bridge (Monument)
Summary
Two limestone quarries shown on historic mapping were in 1937 operated by South Molton Rural District Council.
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Type and Period (1)
Protected Status
- None recorded
Full Description
Two quarries are marked as 'Old quarry' on historic mapping. [1-3] Ball Bottom. Limestone. Operated by South Molton Rural District Council in 1937, employing four people. [4] Site is close to Ball Bottom Bridge and is probably that referred to by Bowman, although the 1962 Ordnance Survey map shows another quarry c.250 metres north-northeast. [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. Sheet 15SE.
- <3> SEM7220 Map: Ordnance Survey. 1962. 6 Inch Map: 1962. 1:10560.
- <4> SDE71598 Monograph: Bowman, A.C.. 1998. British Quarrying History.
- <5> SEM8676 Verbal communication: Various. 1900-. Devon County Council staff comments. A Dick, Devon County Council Historic Environment Record, 5 July 1988.
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Other Statuses/References
- Devon SMR Monument ID: 33940
- Devon SMR: SS73SE/554
- Local List Status (Unassessed)
Location
| Grid reference | Centred SS 7824 3055 (80m by 81m) (2 map features) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SS73SE |
| Civil Parish | TWITCHEN, NORTH DEVON, DEVON |
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Record last edited
Oct 5 2021 3:44PM
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