MEM25052 - 19th Century stone quarry on Wallover Down (Monument)
Summary
A small stone quarry dating to the 19th Century was noted during field survey in 2017.
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Type and Period (1)
Protected Status
- None recorded
Full Description
SS 69757 39276. A small quarry on the south side of Goat Combe is 7 metres north to south, 9.6 metres east to west and 2 metres deep. The quarry cuts the ridge and furrow in the relict field system (MDE11657) and is part of a larger area of stone extraction on Wallover Down, probably dating to the 19th Century. [1]
Sources/Archives (1)
- <1>XY SEM8543 Report: Riley, H.. 2018. Archaeological walkover survey: Wallover Down, South Regis Common, Castle Common and Fullaford Down. Hazel Riley. CWD17013; p8. [Mapped feature: #47643 CWD17013]
External Links (0)
Other Statuses/References
- Local List Status (Unassessed)
Location
| Grid reference | SS 6975 3927 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SS63NE |
| Civil Parish | CHALLACOMBE, NORTH DEVON, DEVON |
Finds (0)
Related Monuments/Buildings (5)
- Related to: 19th Century stone quarry west of Wallover Down (Monument) (MEM25058)
- Related to: 19th Century stone quarry west of Wallover Down (Monument) (MEM25060)
- Related to: 19th Century stone quarrying on Wallover Down (Monument) (MMO333)
- Related to: Medieval or post-medieval quarry and hollow ways south of Wallover Down Gate (Monument) (MMO332)
- Related to: Medieval or post-medival field system on Wallover Down (Monument) (MDE11657)
Related Events/Activities (1)
Record last edited
Oct 26 2021 4:04PM
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