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HER Number:MDV45953
Name:Quarry, Lundy

Summary

Quarry work face of the Lundy Granite Company. The quarry only cuts back 30 metres into the cliff but is 60 metres wide.

Location

Grid Reference:SS 138 452
Map Sheet:SS14NW
Admin AreaDevon
Civil ParishLundy
DistrictTorridge
Ecclesiastical ParishLUNDY

Protected Status

Other References/Statuses

  • Old DCC SMR Ref: SS14NW/77/3
  • Old SAM Ref: 30352

Monument Type(s) and Dates

  • QUARRY (XVIII to XXI - 1751 AD to 2009 AD (Between))

Full description

Langham, A. F., 1963 - 1964, Lundy Quarry Railways, 28 (Article in Serial). SDV342265.

Quarry contains two tramway spurs and a single tip.


National Trust, 1989, Lundy, Devon. Vol. One, 59-60 (Report - Survey). SDV1275.

Quarry work face of the Lundy Granite Company. Quarry to west of track, spoilheap on east. Other details: 101,083.


Department for Culture, Media and Sport, 1998, Granite Quarry on East Sidelands, Lundy (Schedule Document). SDV342266.

Immediately to the south [of V.C. Quarry] is another opening in the cliff which was cut back only 20 metres but is 60 metres wide. This also had a small rail branch.


National Trust, 2002, The Archaeology and Landscape of Lundy: A Field Guide (Monograph). SDV7235.


Ordnance Survey, 2010, MasterMap (Cartographic). SDV344030.

Sources / Further Reading

SDV1275Report - Survey: National Trust. 1989. Lundy, Devon. Vol. One. National Trust Archaeological Survey Report. 1. A4 Stapled + Digital. 59-60.
SDV342265Article in Serial: Langham, A. F.. 1963 - 1964. Lundy Quarry Railways. Lundy Field Society Annual Report. 16. Unknown. 28.
SDV342266Schedule Document: Department for Culture, Media and Sport. 1998. Granite Quarry on East Sidelands, Lundy. The Schedule of Monuments. Letter.
SDV344030Cartographic: Ordnance Survey. 2010. MasterMap. Ordnance Survey. Map (Digital). [Mapped feature: #92664 ]
SDV7235Monograph: National Trust. 2002. The Archaeology and Landscape of Lundy: A Field Guide. The Archaeology and Landscape of Lundy: A Field Guide. A5 Paperback.

Associated Monuments

MDV43267Part of: Lundy Granite Quarry (Monument)

Associated Finds: none recorded

Associated Events: none recorded


Date Last Edited:Oct 30 2013 11:26AM