MEM25246 - Post-medieval quarry or extractive pit northwest of Tinnardy (Monument)

Summary

A quarry or extractive pit is shown on historic mapping.

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Type and Period (2)

(Alternate Type) QUARRY (Post Medieval - 1540 AD (Possible) to 1900 AD (Possible))
(Alternate Type) EXTRACTIVE PIT (Post Medieval - 1540 AD (Possible) to 1900 AD (Possible))

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None recorded

Full Description

The 25 inch 1st Edition Ordnance Survey map depicts a series of three earthworks, shown as overlapping scoops, heading west from a field boundary at SS 6729 4389. They are not labelled. [1] The earthworks are not shown on the 25 inch 2nd Edition map. [2] The Tithe Map for Parracombe shows an area of rough ground in this location. The field parcel is numbered 214, which the Apportionment states is named "Quarry Field". [3]

Sources/Archives (3)

<1>XY SEM6703 Map: Ordnance Survey. 1854-1901. County Series; 1st Edition 25 Inch Map. 1:2500. [Mapped feature: #48039 ]
<2> SEM7190 Map: Ordnance Survey. County Series; 2nd Edition (1st Revision) 25 Inch Map. 1:2500.
<3> SDE89747 Map: 1839. Parracombe Tithe Map and Apportionment. Land parcel 214.

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Grid reference	Centred SS 6730 4390 (50m by 22m)
Map sheet	SS64SE
Civil Parish	PARRACOMBE, NORTH DEVON, DEVON

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Record last edited

Jul 5 2022 9:27AM

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