MEM24681 - Post-medieval quarry in Geoffrey's Oaks (Monument)

Summary

An old quarry is marked on historic mapping.

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Type and Period (1)

Protected Status

Full Description

The 25 inch 1st Edition Ordnance Survey map depicts and labels an old quarry at SS 9979 4292. Several trees are shown growing on the earthworks. [1] The 2nd Edition map again depicts the quarry but does not label the feature. [2] The quarry is not shown on 2018 MasterMap data. The feature is on the western edge of a new wooded area, labelled Geoffrey's Oaks. [3]

Sources/Archives (3)

  • <1> Map: Ordnance Survey. 1854-1901. County Series; 1st Edition 25 Inch Map. 1:2500.
  • <2> Map: Ordnance Survey. County Series; 2nd Edition (1st Revision) 25 Inch Map. 1:2500.
  • <3> Map: Ordnance Survey. 2018. MasterMap.

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Other Statuses/References

  • Local List Status (Unassessed)

Map

Location

Grid reference Centred SS 9978 4293 (32m by 32m)
Map sheet SS94SE
Civil Parish CARHAMPTON, WEST SOMERSET, SOMERSET

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Record last edited

Aug 24 2022 8:31PM

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