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HER Number:MDV49701
Name:Quarry 580 metres south of Leaden Tor, Walkhampton

Summary

Vis=23/4/1992 (gerrard) a series of post medieval granite quarries 580m s of leaden tor. Generally less than 5m wide, up to 2m deep, lengths varying from a few metres to 100m. Have cut through parts of n wall of enclosure (sx75se/004/01). They extend n beyond the scheduled area (mpp).

Location

Grid Reference:SX 561 711
Map Sheet:SX57SE
Admin AreaDartmoor National Park
Civil ParishWalkhampton
DistrictWest Devon
Ecclesiastical ParishWALKHAMPTON

Protected Status: none recorded

Other References/Statuses

  • Old DCC SMR Ref: SX57SE/322
  • Old SAM Ref: 22263(P)

Monument Type(s) and Dates

  • QUARRY (Post Medieval - 1540 AD to 1750 AD)

Full description

Gerrard, S., 1990-2002, Monument Protection Programme. Archaeological Item Dataset., Des=mpp. (Report - Survey). SDV277946.

Vis=23/4/1992 (gerrard) a series of postmedieval granite quarries 580m s of leaden tor. Generally less than 5m wide, up to 2m deep, lengths varying from a few metres to 100m. Have cut through parts of n wall of enclosure (sx75se/004/01). They extend n beyond the scheduled area (mpp).

Sources / Further Reading

SDV277946Report - Survey: Gerrard, S.. 1990-2002. Monument Protection Programme. Archaeological Item Dataset.. Monument Protection Programme. Archaeological Item Dataset.. Mixed Archive Material + Digital. Des=mpp..

Associated Monuments

MDV3711Related to: Enclosure 580 metres south of Leeden Tor, Walkhampton (Monument)
MDV48312Related to: Shelter in settlement south of Leeden Tor, Walkhampton (Building)

Associated Finds: none recorded

Associated Events

  • EDV8351 - Walkhampton Premier Archaeological Landscape; Field Investigation Project

Date Last Edited:Oct 17 2022 10:24AM