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HER Number:MDV29206
Name:Quarry south of Rowden Cross, Widecombe

Summary

'Quarry' is marked on the early 20th century (1906) historic map and 'Quarry (disused)' is shown on later (1963) edition.

Location

Grid Reference:SX 701 761
Map Sheet:SX77NW
Admin AreaDartmoor National Park
Civil ParishWidecombe in the Moor
DistrictTeignbridge
Ecclesiastical ParishWIDECOMBE IN THE MOOR

Protected Status

  • SHINE: Earthwork remains of extensive abandoned Medieval field system with well-preserved ridge and furrow on southern Hamel Down and extending to meet Prehistoric parallel reave system with hut circles on Dunstone Down

Other References/Statuses

  • Old DCC SMR Ref: SX77NW/150
  • SHINE Candidate (Yes)

Monument Type(s) and Dates

  • QUARRY (Constructed, XIX to Edwardian - 1880 AD (Between) to 1905 AD (Between))

Full description

Ordnance Survey, 1904 - 1906, Second Edition Ordnance Survey 25 inch Map, (1906) 108NW (Cartographic). SDV325644.

'Quarry' is marked on the early 20th century (1906) historic map and 'Quarry (disused)' is shown on later (1963) edition.

Ordnance Survey, 1953-1969, 1953-1969 National Grid OS A edition imperial, (1963) (Cartographic). SDV352727.

Ordnance Survey, 2023, Mastermap 2023 (Cartographic). SDV365227.

Larger quarry area shown on the modern mapping than is indicated on the historic maps.

Sources / Further Reading

SDV325644Cartographic: Ordnance Survey. 1904 - 1906. Second Edition Ordnance Survey 25 inch Map. Second Edition Ordnance Survey 25 inch Map. Map (Digital). (1906) 108NW.
SDV352727Cartographic: Ordnance Survey. 1953-1969. 1953-1969 National Grid OS A edition imperial. Digital Mapping. Digital. (1963).
SDV365227Cartographic: Ordnance Survey. 2023. Mastermap 2023. Ordnance Survey Digital Mapping. Digital. [Mapped feature: #140592 ]

Associated Monuments: none recorded

Associated Finds: none recorded

Associated Events: none recorded


Date Last Edited:May 9 2023 12:36PM

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