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HER Number:MDV16742
Name:Quarry at Roundham, Paignton

Summary

There was a millstone quarry at Roundham in the 16th century.

Location

Grid Reference:SX 89 60
Map Sheet:SX86SE
Admin AreaTorbay
DistrictTorbay
Ecclesiastical ParishPAIGNTON

Protected Status: none recorded

Other References/Statuses

  • Old DCC SMR Ref: SX86SE/42

Monument Type(s) and Dates

  • QUARRY (First mentioned, XVI - 1567 AD to 1567 AD)

Full description

Couldrey, W. G., 1932, Memories and Antiquities of Paignton, 233 (Article in Serial). SDV343465.

A plan of Paignton of 1567 shows a millstone quarry at Rownham, now Roundham. The quarry still existed at the time of writing.

Sources / Further Reading

SDV343465Article in Serial: Couldrey, W. G.. 1932. Memories and Antiquities of Paignton. Transactions of the Devonshire Association. 64. A5 Hardback. 233. [Mapped feature: #7611 Map object approximate, ]

Associated Monuments: none recorded

Associated Finds: none recorded

Associated Events: none recorded


Date Last Edited:Jun 5 2024 3:40PM