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HER Number:MDV58687
Name:Quarry at Abbotsham

Summary

Nineteenth century reference to flooding of a quarry.

Location

Grid Reference:SS 41 25
Map Sheet:SS42NW
Admin AreaDevon
Civil ParishAbbotsham
Civil ParishAlwington
DistrictTorridge
Ecclesiastical ParishABBOTSHAM

Protected Status: none recorded

Other References/Statuses

  • Old DCC SMR Ref: SS42NW/205

Monument Type(s) and Dates

  • QUARRY (XVIII to XXI - 1751 AD to 2009 AD (Between))

Full description

Bowman, A. C., 1998, British Quarrying History (Monograph). SDV71598.

1878 - flooding of quarry at Abbotsham. Other details: Ndj/11/7/78/2e.


Collings, A. G. + Manning, P. T. + Valentin, J., 2007, The North Devon Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Phase 1. Archaeological Survey. Summary Report, No. 472 (Report - Assessment). SDV339712.

Sources / Further Reading

SDV339712Report - Assessment: Collings, A. G. + Manning, P. T. + Valentin, J.. 2007. The North Devon Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Phase 1. Archaeological Survey. Summary Report. Exeter Archaeology Report. 06.22 (rev.1). A4 Stapled + Digital. No. 472.
SDV71598Monograph: Bowman, A. C.. 1998. British Quarrying History. British Quarrying History. Unknown.

Associated Monuments: none recorded

Associated Finds: none recorded

Associated Events: none recorded


Date Last Edited:Aug 26 2015 9:26AM