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HER Number:MDV70008
Name:Quarry south of Higher Slade, Ilfracombe

Summary

Site of quarry shown on 19th century map to the south of Higher Slade.

Location

Grid Reference:SS 505 459
Map Sheet:SS54NW
Admin AreaDevon
Civil ParishIlfracombe
DistrictNorth Devon
Ecclesiastical ParishILFRACOMBE

Protected Status: none recorded

Other References/Statuses

  • Old DCC SMR Ref: SS54NW/206

Monument Type(s) and Dates

  • QUARRY (XIX - 1801 AD to 1900 AD (Between))

Full description

Ordnance Survey, 1880-1899, First Edition Ordnance 25 inch map (Cartographic). SDV336179.

Site of 'Quarry' shown on 19th century map as a semi-circular feature on the west side of the road to the south of Higher Slade.


Wessex Archaeology, 2007, Historic Environment Audit of Devon County Farms. Pilot Project. Results of Higher Slade Farm, Ilfracombe, 4, 10, pl. 1 (Report - Assessment). SDV338383.

Shown on 1890 Ordnance Survey map but not on 1840 Tithe Map. Survives as small depression in east facing slope of hill. Overgrown. Other details: No. 1586.


Collings, A. G. + Manning, P. T. + Valentin, J., 2007, The North Devon Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Phase 1. Archaeological Survey. Summary Report, No. 1661 (Report - Assessment). SDV339712.

Site of 'quarry' shown on os 25" (1880s) map on the west side of the road.

Sources / Further Reading

SDV336179Cartographic: Ordnance Survey. 1880-1899. First Edition Ordnance 25 inch map. First Edition Ordnance Survey 25 inch Map. Map (Digital).
SDV338383Report - Assessment: Wessex Archaeology. 2007. Historic Environment Audit of Devon County Farms. Pilot Project. Results of Higher Slade Farm, Ilfracombe. Wessex Archaeology Report. 64350.08. A4 Stapled + Digital. 4, 10, pl. 1.
SDV339712Report - 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. 1661.

Associated Monuments: none recorded

Associated Finds: none recorded

Associated Events

  • EDV4199 - Devon County Farms Historic Environment Audit (Pilot Project)

Date Last Edited:Aug 18 2016 2:34PM