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HER Number:MDV45963
Name:Timeshed Platform at Lundy Quarry

Summary

The timeshed platform is a well built structure, battered for strength. A derrick on the platform transferred stone from the upper quarry to the upper incline.

Location

Grid Reference:SS 137 450
Map Sheet:SS14NW
Admin AreaDevon
Civil ParishLundy
DistrictTorridge
Ecclesiastical ParishLUNDY

Protected Status

Other References/Statuses

  • Old DCC SMR Ref: SS14NW/77/15
  • Old SAM Ref: 30352

Monument Type(s) and Dates

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

Full description

Langham, A. F., 1963 - 1964, Lundy Quarry Railways, 26, 28 (Article in Serial). SDV342265.

The timeshed platform is a well built structure, battered for strength. A derrick on the platform transferred stone from the upper quarry to the upper incline.


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

[Monument includes] a revetted platform 40 metres long and 10 metres wide.

Sources / Further Reading

SDV342265Article in Serial: Langham, A. F.. 1963 - 1964. Lundy Quarry Railways. Lundy Field Society Annual Report. 16. Unknown. 26, 28.
SDV342266Schedule Document: Department for Culture, Media and Sport. 1998. Granite Quarry on East Sidelands, Lundy. The Schedule of Monuments. Letter.

Associated Monuments

MDV43267Part of: Lundy Granite Quarry (Monument)
MDV45958Related to: Lundy Quarry Timekeeper's Office (Monument)

Associated Finds: none recorded

Associated Events: none recorded


Date Last Edited:Oct 30 2013 11:27AM