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HER Number:MDV13161
Name:Quarry west of South Brent

Summary

Slate quarry, near Brent Mill depicted on historic sources. It has now been filled in.

Location

Grid Reference:SX 695 595
Map Sheet:SX65NE
Admin AreaDartmoor National Park
Civil ParishSouth Brent
DistrictSouth Hams
Ecclesiastical ParishSOUTH BRENT

Protected Status: none recorded

Other References/Statuses

  • Old DCC SMR Ref: SX65NE/242

Monument Type(s) and Dates

  • QUARRY (XIX to XX - 1880 AD to 1950 AD? (Between))

Full description

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

Quarry depicted on the late 19th century historic map.


Royal Air Force, 1946 - 1949, Royal Air Force Aerial Photographs (Aerial Photograph). SDV342938.

Quarry does not appear to be visible on the late 1940s aerial photographs.


Robinson, R., 1980, An Archaeological Check-List for South Brent (Report - non-specific). SDV150007.

Quarry, near Brent Mill. Slate, now filled in.

Sources / Further Reading

SDV150007Report - non-specific: Robinson, R.. 1980. An Archaeological Check-List for South Brent. DAS/DCRA Publication. 8. A4 Comb Bound.
SDV336179Cartographic: Ordnance Survey. 1880-1899. First Edition Ordnance 25 inch map. First Edition Ordnance Survey 25 inch Map. Map (Digital).
SDV342938Aerial Photograph: Royal Air Force. 1946 - 1949. Royal Air Force Aerial Photographs. Royal Air Force Aerial Photograph. Photograph (Digital).

Associated Monuments: none recorded

Associated Finds: none recorded

Associated Events: none recorded


Date Last Edited:Jun 18 2013 2:29PM