MEM22750 - Post-medieval quarry on Girt Down (Monument)

Summary

A post-medieval quarry is visible and annotated on the 1st Edition Ordnance Survey map. The earthworks are still visible on the 2nd Edition Ordnance Survey mapping, but are no longer annotated.

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Type and Period (1)

QUARRY (AD 19th Century to Edwardian - 1800 AD? to 1902 AD? (Possible))

Protected Status

Heritage Coast: Exmoor Heritage Coast

Full Description

A post-medieval quarry is visible and annotated on the 1st Edition Ordnance Survey map. The earthworks are still visible on the 2nd Edition Ordnance Survey mapping, but are no longer annotated and are presumably out of use. [1, 2]

Sources/Archives (2)

<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.

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Local List Status (Unassessed)

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Grid reference	Centred SS 6011 4763 (29m by 25m) (Historic mapping)
Map sheet	SS64NW
Civil Parish	COMBE MARTIN, NORTH DEVON, DEVON

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Record last edited

Aug 17 2020 12:11PM

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