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HER Number:MDV70119
Name:Post-medieval quarry, southeast of Woodhead Farm, Bridestowe

Summary

A post-medieval quarry to the southeast of Woodhead Farm, Bridestowe is shown on the First Edition Ordnance Survey map of the late 19th century and is visible as an earthwork pit on aerial photographs of 1946.

Location

Grid Reference:SX 496 868
Map Sheet:SX48NE
Admin AreaDevon
Civil ParishBridestowe
DistrictWest Devon
Ecclesiastical ParishBRIDESTOWE

Protected Status: none recorded

Other References/Statuses

  • Old DCC SMR Ref: SX48NE/102

Monument Type(s) and Dates

  • QUARRY (Post Medieval - 1540 AD to 1750 AD (Between))

Full description

1964, Untitled Source (Migrated Record). SDV242562.

Site of 'old quarry' shown on os 25" (1880s) map. Shown as 'kersford quarry' on os 1:10560 (1964) map (os).


Untitled Source (Migrated Record). SDV242563.

Des=os 25" (1880s).


Untitled Source (Migrated Record). SDV242564.

Os 1:10560 (1964).


Young, A., 2005, Transcriptions from Winkleigh Biomass Plant National Mapping Programme (NMP) project (Cartographic). SDV321540.

Transcriptions of an irregular shaped cut feature correspond to the grid reference for PRN167260.


Young, A. & Turner, S., 2005-2006, North Devon/Winkleigh Biomass Plant National Mapping Programme (NMP) project database records, PRN167260 (Interpretation). SDV358473.

A disused quarry is shown at this location on the 1st Edition 1:2,500 OS map. It is visible on aerial photographs (p1) and was digitally plotted as part of the National Mapping Programme.
Photo reference:
1. RAF 3G/TUD/UK/138/5423&4 11-JUN-1946

Sources / Further Reading

SDV242562Migrated Record: 1964.
SDV242563Migrated Record:
SDV242564Migrated Record:
SDV321540Cartographic: Young, A.. 2005. Transcriptions from Winkleigh Biomass Plant National Mapping Programme (NMP) project. Plot of Cropmarks. Digital. [Mapped feature: #99317 ]
SDV358473Interpretation: Young, A. & Turner, S.. 2005-2006. North Devon/Winkleigh Biomass Plant National Mapping Programme (NMP) project database records. Cornwall Council Report. Digital. PRN167260.

Associated Monuments: none recorded

Associated Finds: none recorded

Associated Events

  • EDV7455 - Winkleigh Biomass Plant National Mapping Programme

Date Last Edited:Nov 30 2017 3:39PM