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| HER Number: | MDV58687 |
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| Name: | Quarry at Abbotsham |
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Summary
Nineteenth century reference to flooding of a quarry.
Location
| Grid Reference: | SS 41 25 |
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| Map Sheet: | SS42NW |
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| Admin Area | Devon |
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| Civil Parish | Abbotsham |
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| Civil Parish | Alwington |
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| District | Torridge |
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| Ecclesiastical Parish | ABBOTSHAM |
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Protected Status: none recorded
Other References/Statuses
- Old DCC SMR Ref: SS42NW/205
Monument Type(s) and Dates
- QUARRY (XVIII to XXI - 1751 AD to 2009 AD)
Full description
Bowman, A. C., 1998, British Quarrying History. Devon (Monograph). SDV71598.
1878 - flooding of quarry at Abbotsham. Other details: Ndj/11/7/78/2e.
Collings, A. G. + Manning, P. T. + Valentin, J., 2007, The North Devon Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Phase 1. Archaeological Survey. Summary Report, No. 472 (Report - Assessment). SDV339712.
Record of flooding of quarry at Abbotsham in 1878.
Sources / Further Reading
| SDV339712 | Report - Assessment: Collings, A. G. + Manning, P. T. + Valentin, J.. 2007. The North Devon Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Phase 1. Archaeological Survey. Summary Report. Exeter Archaeology Report. 06.22 (rev.1). A4 Stapled + Digital. No. 472. |
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| SDV71598 | Monograph: Bowman, A. C.. 1998. British Quarrying History. Devon. British Quarrying History. Devon. Unknown. |
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Associated Monuments: none recorded
Associated Finds: none recorded
Associated Events: none recorded
| Date Last Edited: | Mar 20 2026 1:52PM |
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