MEM25058 - 19th Century stone quarry west of Wallover Down (Monument)
Summary
A stone quarry was noted during field survey in 2017.
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Type and Period (1)
Protected Status
- None recorded
Full Description
SS 69052 38968. The ploughed over earthwork remains of a quarry with a spoil mound to the north was noted during field survey in 2017, lying on the western side of Wallover Down. The quarry pit is 15 metres north to south by 31 metres east to west and 1.5 metres deep. It is mapped on the 25 inch 1st Edition Ordnance Survey map and is part of a larger area of stone extraction on Wallover Down, probably dating from the 19th Century. [1,2]
Sources/Archives (2)
- <1> SEM6703 Map: Ordnance Survey. 1868-1901. County Series; 1st Edition 25 Inch Map. 1:2500. 1889 (Surveyed 1888), Devon 10(8).
- <2>XY SEM8543 Report: Riley, H.. 2018. Archaeological walkover survey: Wallover Down, South Regis Common, Castle Common and Fullaford Down. Hazel Riley. CWD17026; p 11. [Mapped feature: #47650 ]
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Other Statuses/References
- Local List Status (Unassessed)
Location
| Grid reference | SS 6905 3896 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SS63NE |
| Civil Parish | CHALLACOMBE, NORTH DEVON, DEVON |
Finds (0)
Related Monuments/Buildings (4)
- Related to: 19th Century stone quarry on Wallover Down (Monument) (MEM25052)
- 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 Events/Activities (1)
Record last edited
Oct 26 2021 4:13PM
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