MDE21826 - Post-medieval quarry at the Valley of Rocks (Monument)

Summary

The quarry site is shown on historic mapping.

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Site of 'quarries' shown on the Ordnance Survey 25 inch map of 1886. [1] By the time the 2nd Edition Ordnance Survey map had been drawn, the site had been levelled to its current (2013) condition. [2]

Sources/Archives (2)

  • <1> Map: Ordnance Survey. 1868-1901. County Series; 1st Edition 25 Inch Map. 1:2500. 1886.
  • <2> Map: Ordnance Survey. 1902-1907. County Series, 2nd Edition 25 Inch Map. 1:2500.

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Other Statuses/References

  • Devon SMR Monument ID: 66893
  • Devon SMR: SS74NW/266
  • Local List Status (Unassessed)

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Grid reference Centred SS 7174 4979 (25m by 21m) (Historic mapping)
Map sheet SS74NW
Civil Parish LYNTON AND LYNMOUTH, NORTH DEVON, DEVON

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Record last edited

Aug 17 2020 12:05PM

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