MDE21860 - Post-medieval quarries north of Kipscombe Farm (Monument)
Summary
Area of small quarries observed to the northwest of the linhay to the north of Kipscombe Farm.
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Type and Period (1)
Protected Status
Full Description
SS 7598 4989. Area of small quarries observed during the survey by the National Trust in 2004 was shown on the Ordnance Survey map [1] to the northwest of the linhay or field barn to the north of Kipscombe Farm. Stone from the overgrown quarries c. 15 metres wide by 8 metres deep was possibly used for the linhay and field walls. [2] Site of an irregular shaped quarry shown on 1880s Ordnance Survey 25 inch map adjoining to the northwest of the barn. [1]
Sources/Archives (2)
- <1> SEM6703 Map: Ordnance Survey. 1868-1901. County Series; 1st Edition 25 Inch Map. 1:2500. 1888.
- <2> SDE322990 Report: Berry, N.. 2004. Archaeological and Historic Landscape Survey of Kipscombe Farm, Countisbury. National Trust Archaeological Survey Report. NT SMR No 100990, Site distribution map 1, site 018.
External Links (1)
- https://heritagerecords.nationaltrust.org.uk/HBSMR/MonRecord.aspx?uid=MNA149633 (National Trust HER entry: MNA149633)
Other Statuses/References
- Devon SMR Monument ID: 71656
- Local List Status (Unassessed)
- National Trust HER Record: MNA149633
- Report Site Reference (SEM6856): 018
Location
| Grid reference | Centred SS 7598 4987 (30m by 25m) (Historic mapping) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SS74NE |
| Civil Parish | COUNTISBURY, NORTH DEVON, DEVON |
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Related Monuments/Buildings (1)
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Record last edited
Aug 17 2020 12:06PM
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