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HER Number:MDV75594
Name:Quarry near Derril

Summary

Disused quarry by road to north-east of Derril, shown on late 19th and early 20th century maps. Date of use unknown.

Location

Grid Reference:SS 313 037
Map Sheet:SS30SW
Admin AreaDevon
Civil ParishPyworthy
DistrictTorridge
Ecclesiastical ParishPYWORTHY

Protected Status: none recorded

Other References/Statuses: none recorded

Monument Type(s) and Dates

  • QUARRY (Unknown date)

Full description

Ordnance Survey, 1907, 50SW (Cartographic). SDV338621.

Quarry shown but not named.


Ordnance Survey, 1964, Untitled Source (Cartographic). SDV339898.

Quarry shown.


Exeter Archaeology, 2003, Archaeological Assessment of Proposed Wind Turbine Site at Carn Brae, Pyworthy, Holsworthy, Devon, 88 (Report - Assessment). SDV342530.

The first edition of the 1:10,560 scale map showed 'Old Quarry' at this point. It had by then been flooded. It does not appear on current maps. Other details: Site 3, figure 1.

Sources / Further Reading

SDV338621Cartographic: Ordnance Survey. 1907. 50SW. Second Edition Ordnance Survey 6 inch Map. Map (Paper).
SDV339898Cartographic: Ordnance Survey. 1964. Ordnance Survey 6 inch map. Map (Paper).
SDV342530Report - Assessment: Exeter Archaeology. 2003. Archaeological Assessment of Proposed Wind Turbine Site at Carn Brae, Pyworthy, Holsworthy, Devon. Exeter Archaeology Report. A4 Stapled + Digital. 88.

Associated Monuments: none recorded

Associated Finds: none recorded

Associated Events: none recorded


Date Last Edited:Aug 25 2009 9:32AM