MEM24048 - Post-medieval quarries west of Bray Reservoir (Monument)

Summary

A group of earthworks on historic mapping may represent historic quarrying activity.

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Type and Period (1)

QUARRY (Post Medieval to AD 20th Century - 1540 AD to 1999 AD (Possible))

Protected Status

None recorded

Full Description

Two earthworks are recorded on the 1st Edition Ordnance Survey map at SS 6940 4220 and SS 6943 4222. They are unlabelled but may represent quarrying activities. [1] The features are again shown on the 2nd Edition map. [2] The features are no longer depicted on modern MasterMap data. [3]

Sources/Archives (3)

<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> SEM8545 Map: Ordnance Survey. 2018. MasterMap.

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Local List Status (Unassessed)

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Grid reference	Centred SS 6943 4221 (52m by 27m)
Map sheet	SS64SE
Civil Parish	CHALLACOMBE, NORTH DEVON, DEVON

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Record last edited

Mar 27 2018 4:16PM

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