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HER Number:MDV58835
Name:Kilmimgton Quarry

Summary

Quarry shown on modern aerial photograph to the east of Kilmington

Location

Grid Reference:SY 275 978
Map Sheet:SY29NE
Admin AreaDevon
Civil ParishKilmington
DistrictEast Devon
Ecclesiastical ParishKILMINGTON

Protected Status: none recorded

Other References/Statuses

  • Old DCC SMR Ref: SY29NE/325

Monument Type(s) and Dates

  • QUARRY (XX - 1901 AD to 2000 AD (Between))

Full description

Shakesby, R. A. + Stephens, N., 1984, The Pleistocene gravels of the Axe Valley, Devon, 77-88 (Article in Serial). SDV104332.

A description of the geological deposits at Kilmington Quarry and their relation to the glacial deposits of the Axe Valley in general is given.


GetMapping, 1999 - 2000, Millennium Map 1999-2000 Getmapping (Aerial Photograph). SDV321648.

Quarry shown on modern aerial photographs to the south of the former Gammon's Hill Quarry to the east of Kilmington.

Sources / Further Reading

SDV104332Article in Serial: Shakesby, R. A. + Stephens, N.. 1984. The Pleistocene gravels of the Axe Valley, Devon. Transactions of the Devonshire Association. 116. Paperback Volume. 77-88.
SDV321648Aerial Photograph: GetMapping. 1999 - 2000. Millennium Map 1999-2000 Getmapping. Millennium Map. Photograph (Digital).

Associated Monuments

MDV24559Parent of: Prehistoric Tools from Kilmington Quarry (Monument)
MDV50317Parent of: Prehistoric Tools from Kilmington Quarry (Monument)
MDV36899Related to: Gravel Pit at Gammon Hill (Monument)
MDV28387Related to: Palaeolithic Handaxe from Gammon's Hill Quarry, Kilmington (Find Spot)
MDV54282Related to: Prehistoric Handaxe from Gammon's Hill Quarry (Find Spot)
MDV58836Related to: Probable Gravel Pit at Gammon's Hill, Kilmington (Monument)

Associated Finds: none recorded

Associated Events: none recorded


Date Last Edited:Jan 27 2009 12:32PM