MEM22768 - Post-medieval quarry in East Woodybay Wood (Monument)

Summary

A post-medieval quarry was visible and annotated on the 2nd Edition Ordnance Survey mapping. This was not visible on the 1st Edition mapping; the earthworks are visible, but not annotated on the 2014 MasterMap.

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Type and Period (1)

QUARRY (AD 19th Century to Edwardian - 1890 AD? to 1905 AD?)

Protected Status

Heritage Coast: Exmoor Heritage Coast

Full Description

A post-medieval quarry was visible and annotated on the 2nd Edition Ordnance Survey mapping and on the 6 inch Ordnance Survey map of 1963. This was not visible on the 1st Edition mapping. The earthworks are visible, but not annotated on the 2014 MasterMap. [1-4]

Sources/Archives (4)

<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.
<3> SEM7608 Map: Ordnance Survey. 1963. 6 Inch Map: 1963.
<4> SEM8033 Map: Ordnance Survey. 2014. MasterMap.

External Links (1)

https://heritagerecords.nationaltrust.org.uk/HBSMR/MonRecord.aspx?uid=MNA107814 (National Trust HER entry: MNA107814)

Other Statuses/References

Devon SMR Monument ID: 31052
Devon SMR: SS64NE/82
Exmoor National Park HER Number (now deleted): MDE21037
Local List Status (Unassessed)
National Trust HER Record: MNA107814

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Grid reference	Centred SS 6776 4868 (8m by 41m) MasterMap
Map sheet	SS64NE
Civil Parish	MARTINHOE, NORTH DEVON, DEVON

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Record last edited

Jul 21 2021 3:08PM

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