MEM23763 - Post-medieval quarries on Halscombe Allotment (Monument)

Summary

Two old quarries are noted on historic mapping.

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  • None recorded

Full Description

Two earthwork features labelled "Old Quarry" are noted on the 1st Edition Ordnance Survey map at SS 8207 3304 and SS 8200 3297. [1] The features are depicted but not labelled on the 2nd Edition map. [2] Modern Ordnance Survey map data does not show the southwestern feature but the northeastern one is depicted and labelled "Quarry (disused)". [3]

Sources/Archives (3)

  • <1> Map: Ordnance Survey. 1868-1901. County Series; 1st Edition 25 Inch Map. 1:2500.
  • <2> Map: Ordnance Survey. 1902-1907. County Series, 2nd Edition 25 Inch Map. 1:2500.
  • <3> Map: Ordnance Survey. 2016. MasterMap.

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  • Local List Status (Unassessed)

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Grid reference Centred SS 8203 3300 (91m by 100m) (Historic mapping)
Map sheet SS83SW
Civil Parish WITHYPOOL AND HAWKRIDGE, WEST SOMERSET, SOMERSET
Historic Parish HAWKRIDGE

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Record last edited

May 15 2018 10:36AM

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