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HER Number:MDV36579
Name:Marl Pit to the southeast of Moorhayes Farm

Summary

Site of old marl pit shown on 19th century map to the southeast of Moorhayes Farm

Location

Grid Reference:SY 068 986
Map Sheet:SY09NE
Admin AreaDevon
Civil ParishTalaton
DistrictEast Devon
Ecclesiastical ParishTALATON

Protected Status

  • SHINE: Earthworks of 19th century marl pit to south-west of Ivy Cottages

Other References/Statuses

  • Old DCC SMR Ref: SY09NE/105

Monument Type(s) and Dates

  • MARL PIT (XIX - 1801 AD to 1900 AD (Between))

Full description

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

Site of 'Old Marl Pit' shown on 19th century map in the northeast corner of a former field to the southeast of Moorhayes Farm.


Ordnance Survey, 1906, 69NE (Cartographic). SDV335886.

'Old Marl Pit' shown on early 20th century map.


Ordnance Survey, 1972, SY09NE (Cartographic). SDV338063.

No sign of old marl pit on 1972 map.

Sources / Further Reading

SDV335886Cartographic: Ordnance Survey. 1906. 69NE. Second Edition Ordnance Survey 6 inch Map. Map (Paper).
SDV336179Cartographic: Ordnance Survey. 1880-1899. First Edition Ordnance 25 inch map. First Edition Ordnance Survey 25 inch Map. Map (Digital).
SDV338063Cartographic: Ordnance Survey. 1972. SY09NE. Ordnance Survey 1:10000 map. Map (Paper).

Associated Monuments: none recorded

Associated Finds: none recorded

Associated Events: none recorded


Date Last Edited:Mar 6 2007 11:49AM