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HER Number:MDV34105
Name:Quarries, north-east of Higher Huxhill, Huntshaw

Summary

Quarries of post-medieval to 19th century date to the north-east of Higher Huxhill, Huntshaw, are shown on the First and Second Edition maps and are visible as earthwork pits on aerial photographs taken in 1946.

Location

Grid Reference:SS 500 240
Map Sheet:SS52SW
Admin AreaDevon
Civil ParishHuntshaw
DistrictTorridge
Ecclesiastical ParishHUNTSHAM
Ecclesiastical ParishHUNTSHAW

Protected Status: none recorded

Other References/Statuses

  • Old DCC SMR Ref: SS42SE/113

Monument Type(s) and Dates

  • QUARRY (Post Medieval to XIX - 1540 AD to 1900 AD (Between))

Full description

1905, Untitled Source (Migrated Record). SDV1748.

'quarry' shown on os 6" (1905) map.


1964, Untitled Source (Migrated Record). SDV1749.

Quarry shown but not marked on os 6" (1964) map.


Untitled Source (Migrated Record). SDV1750.

Des=os 6"(1905)map sheet 19se.


Untitled Source (Migrated Record). SDV1751.

Des=os 6"(1964)map.


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

A 'Quarry' is shown and labelled in this location.


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

Earthworks labelled as a 'Quarry' are shown in this location. Map object partly based on this source.


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

The transcriptions correspond to the grid reference for PRN167379. Map object partly based on this source.


Young, A. & Turner, S., 2005-2006, North Devon/Winkleigh Biomass Plant National Mapping Programme (NMP) project database records, PRN167379 (Interpretation). SDV358473.

Two quarries are visible on aerial photographs (p1). They are recorded as hollows but not annotated on OS 1st Edition 1:2500 mapping. The quarries have been digitally plotted as part of the National Mapping Programme.
Photograph reference:
1. RAF 106G/UK/1420 3200-6 15-APR-1946

Sources / Further Reading

SDV1748Migrated Record: 1905.
SDV1749Migrated Record: 1964.
SDV1750Migrated Record:
SDV1751Migrated Record:
SDV321540Cartographic: Young, A.. 2005. Transcriptions from Winkleigh Biomass Plant National Mapping Programme (NMP) project. Plot of Cropmarks. Digital.
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).
SDV358473Interpretation: Young, A. & Turner, S.. 2005-2006. North Devon/Winkleigh Biomass Plant National Mapping Programme (NMP) project database records. Cornwall Council Report. Digital. PRN167379.

Associated Monuments: none recorded

Associated Finds: none recorded

Associated Events

  • EDV7455 - Winkleigh Biomass Plant National Mapping Programme

Date Last Edited:Jan 12 2018 3:31PM