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HER Number:MDV53231
Name:Quarry south of Tor Rocks, Harford

Summary

Small quarry south of Tor Rocks, thought to be 19th century in date. Marked on the late 19th century historic map as 'old'.

Location

Grid Reference:SX 640 590
Map Sheet:SX65NW
Admin AreaDartmoor National Park
Civil ParishHarford
DistrictSouth Hams
Ecclesiastical ParishHARFORD

Protected Status: none recorded

Other References/Statuses

  • Old DCC SMR Ref: SX65NW/241

Monument Type(s) and Dates

  • QUARRY (XVIII to XIX - 1751 AD to 1880 AD (Between))

Full description

Ordnance Survey, 1880-1899, First Edition Ordnance 25 inch map (Cartographic). SDV336179.

'Old Quarry' marked on the late 19th century historic map; one of two in the vicinity of Tor Rocks.


Ordnance Survey, 2018, MasterMap 2018 (Cartographic). SDV360652.

'Quarry (disused)' depicted on the modern mapping.

Sources / Further Reading

SDV336179Cartographic: Ordnance Survey. 1880-1899. First Edition Ordnance 25 inch map. First Edition Ordnance Survey 25 inch Map. Map (Digital).
SDV360652Cartographic: Ordnance Survey. 2018. MasterMap 2018. Ordnance Survey Digital Mapping. Digital. [Mapped features: #94593 ; #94594 ]

Associated Monuments

MDV13125Related to: Quarry west of Tor Rocks, Harford (Monument)

Associated Finds: none recorded

Associated Events: none recorded


Date Last Edited:Jan 2 2018 4:27PM