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HER Number:MDV72264
Name:Quarry, Sidmouth

Summary

Area of modern quarrying on the southern edge of Beacon Hill.

Location

Grid Reference:SY 109 908
Map Sheet:SY19SW
Admin AreaDevon
Civil ParishSidmouth
DistrictEast Devon
Ecclesiastical ParishSIDMOUTH

Protected Status

  • SHINE: Multi-period archaeological features, including possible prehistoric barrows and medieval beacon remains on Beacon Hill

Other References/Statuses

  • SHINE Candidate (Yes)

Monument Type(s) and Dates

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

Full description

Exeter Archaeology, 2003, East Devon Heathlands Archaeological Survey, 21, Part 1; 143, Part 2: Gazetteer, Site No. 273 (Report - Survey). SDV101648.

Small quarried area on the north side of a path on the southern edge of Beacon Hill was identified during the survey in 2003. An area 22m x 8m x up to 2m deep was terraced into the hillslope. No quarries are shown at this location on the OS (1891) map.

Sources / Further Reading

SDV101648Report - Survey: Exeter Archaeology. 2003. East Devon Heathlands Archaeological Survey. Exeter Archaeology Report. 03.26. A4 Unbound + Digital. 21, Part 1; 143, Part 2: Gazetteer, Site No. 273.

Associated Monuments: none recorded

Associated Finds: none recorded

Associated Events

  • EDV3391 - East Devon heathlands archaeological survey

Date Last Edited:May 10 2018 5:46PM