See important
guidance on the use of this record.
If you have any comments or new information about this record, please email us.
| HER Number: | MDV48997 |
|---|
| Name: | Quarry north-west of Coombe Park Lodge |
|---|
Summary
Two quarry areas are depicted on the late 19th century historic map; only one remains on the subsequent maps. Adjacent to the Plymouth and Dartmoor Tramway and may have been associated with the construction of this feature.
Location
| Grid Reference: | SX 509 636 |
|---|
| Map Sheet: | SX56SW |
|---|
| Admin Area | Dartmoor National Park |
|---|
| Civil Parish | Bickleigh (SH) |
|---|
| District | South Hams |
|---|
| Ecclesiastical Parish | BICKLEIGH |
|---|
Protected Status
- SHINE: Earthwork and structural remains of the World War II RAF Harrowbeer airfield, as well as medieval fields and farms, industrial tin working, sections of the Devonport and Plymouth Leats, and part of the Plymouth and Dartmoor Tramway on Roborough Down
Other References/Statuses
- Old DCC SMR Ref: SX56SW/310
- SHINE Candidate (Yes)
Monument Type(s) and Dates
- QUARRY (XIX - 1850 AD to 1880 AD (Between))
Full description
Ordnance Survey, 1880-1899, First Edition Ordnance 25 inch map (Cartographic). SDV336179.
'Quarries' depicted on the late 19th century historic map; two areas shown adjacent to the tramway. Map object based on this source.
Ordnance Survey, 1904 - 1906, Second Edition Ordnance Survey 25 inch Map (Cartographic). SDV325644.
Only the north-western quarry area now shown on the early 20th century historic map.
Ordnance Survey, 2018, MasterMap 2018 (Cartographic). SDV360652.
Modern map shows 'Old Quarry (disused)'. Map object based on this source.
Sources / Further Reading
| SDV325644 | Cartographic: Ordnance Survey. 1904 - 1906. Second Edition Ordnance Survey 25 inch Map. Second Edition Ordnance Survey 25 inch Map. Map (Digital). |
| |
| | |
| SDV336179 | Cartographic: Ordnance Survey. 1880-1899. First Edition Ordnance 25 inch map. First Edition Ordnance Survey 25 inch Map. Map (Digital). |
| |
| | |
| SDV360652 | Cartographic: Ordnance Survey. 2018. MasterMap 2018. Ordnance Survey Digital Mapping. Digital. |
| |
| | |
Associated Monuments
| MDV19108 | Related to: Plymouth Leat (Dartmoor section) (Monument) |
| MDV2353 | Related to: The Plymouth and Dartmoor Tramway (Dartmoor section) (Monument) |
Associated Finds: none recorded
Associated Events: none recorded
| Date Last Edited: | Jan 22 2018 10:25AM |
|---|
Search results generated by the HBSMR Gateway from exeGesIS SDM Ltd.