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HER Number:MDV70820
Name:Quarry, Lympstone Common

Summary

Quarry (probable gravel pit) within wood on south side of Lympstone Common.

Location

Grid Reference:SY 030 849
Map Sheet:SY08SW
Admin AreaDevon
Civil ParishLympstone
DistrictEast Devon
Ecclesiastical ParishLYMPSTONE

Protected Status: none recorded

Other References/Statuses

  • Old DCC SMR Ref: SY08SW/357

Monument Type(s) and Dates

  • QUARRY (XVIII to XXI - 1751 AD to 2009 AD (Between))

Full description

Exeter Archaeology, 2003, East Devon Heathlands Archaeological Survey, 9, Part 1; 36, Part 2: Gazetteer, Site No. 123 (Report - Survey). SDV101648.

Quarry (probable gravel pit) within wood on south side of Lympstone Common. Not shown on Ordnance Survey 1891 1:10560 map (93SE), although there are gravel pits further to the west (see 126, 135) Area circa 100 metres by 100 metres, of variable depth, up to 10 metres. Trackway runs from north from northwest edge of pit, possible access track. 2.5 metres wide by up to 2.5 metres deep on east side, 1 metre deep on west side. Lies within open woodland.


Exeter Archaeology, 2003, East Devon Heathlands Archaeological Survey, Site No. 123 (Archive - Survey). SDV358490.


Exeter Archaeology, 2003, East Devon Heathlands Archaeological Survey, Site No. 123 (Report - Survey). SDV359019.

Sources / Further Reading

SDV101648Report - Survey: Exeter Archaeology. 2003. East Devon Heathlands Archaeological Survey. Exeter Archaeology Report. 03.26. A4 Unbound + Digital. 9, Part 1; 36, Part 2: Gazetteer, Site No. 123. [Mapped feature: #46280 ]
SDV358490Archive - Survey: Exeter Archaeology. 2003. East Devon Heathlands Archaeological Survey. East Devon Heathlands Archaeological Survey. Mixed Archive Material. Site No. 123.
SDV359019Report - Survey: Exeter Archaeology. 2003. East Devon Heathlands Archaeological Survey. Exeter Archaeology Report. 03.26. Site No. 123.

Associated Monuments: none recorded

Associated Finds: none recorded

Associated Events: none recorded


Date Last Edited:Aug 22 2016 2:09PM