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HER Number:MDV109366
Name:A Tithe Plot called 'Slate Quarry Plantation' on Kitley Quay

Summary

The location of a quarry is indicated by a field name on the 19th century Tithe Map. A quarry is shown in this location on later Ordnance Survey maps.

Location

Grid Reference:SX 559 510
Map Sheet:SX55SE
Admin AreaDevon
Civil ParishYealmpton
DistrictSouth Hams
Ecclesiastical ParishYEALMPTON

Protected Status

  • SHINE: Historic parkland and features, surrounding Kitley House (Listed Building), Yealmpton

Other References/Statuses

  • SHINE Candidate (Yes)

Monument Type(s) and Dates

  • QUARRY (Unknown date)

Full description

Devon County Council, 1838-1848, Tithe Maps and Apportionments (Website). SDV349463.

Plot 1305 is recorded as 'Slate Quarry Plantation' in the Yealmpton Tithe Apportionment.

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

An 'Old Quarry' is labelled and illustrated.

Ordnance Survey, 1904 - 1906, Second Edition Ordnance Survey 25 inch Map (Cartographic). SDV325644.

An 'Old Quarry' is labelled and illustrated.

Pink, F., 2014, South Devon Coast Rapid Coastal Zone Assessment Survey Desk-Based Assessment (Interpretation). SDV357736.

Plot 1305 on the Yealmpton Tithe Map of 1843 is recorded as 'Slate Quarry Plantation' within the Tithe Apportionment. An 'Old Quarry' is labelled and illustrated within this plot on both the First and Second Edition 25 inch Ordnance Survey maps (c.1880s and 1904-6), and the outline of the quarry is still shown on the Ordnance Survey Master Map.

Ordnance Survey, 2015, MasterMap (Cartographic). SDV357601.

The outline of the quarry is still shown.

Sources / Further Reading

SDV325644Cartographic: Ordnance Survey. 1904 - 1906. Second Edition Ordnance Survey 25 inch Map. Second Edition Ordnance Survey 25 inch Map. Map (Digital).
SDV336179Cartographic: Ordnance Survey. 1880-1899. First Edition Ordnance 25 inch map. First Edition Ordnance Survey 25 inch Map. Map (Digital).
SDV349463Website: Devon County Council. 1838-1848. Tithe Maps and Apportionments. http://devon.gov.uk. Website.
SDV357601Cartographic: Ordnance Survey. 2015. MasterMap. Ordnance Survey Digital Mapping. Digital. [Mapped features: #68717 ; #68718 ]
SDV357736Interpretation: Pink, F.. 2014. South Devon Coast Rapid Coastal Zone Assessment Survey Desk-Based Assessment. AC Archaeology Report. ACD618/4/3. Digital.
Linked documents:1

Associated Monuments

MDV109436Related to: Field Name, Quarry Park, Yealmpton (Monument)

Associated Finds: none recorded

Associated Events: none recorded


Date Last Edited:Mar 26 2021 5:26PM