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HER Number:MDV75947
Name:Old Quarry north of Molland

Summary

Old quarry shown on late 19th century Ordnance Survey map, adjacent to boundary at south end of field.

Location

Grid Reference:SS 806 287
Map Sheet:SS82NW
Admin AreaDevon
Civil ParishMolland
DistrictNorth Devon
Ecclesiastical ParishMOLLAND

Protected Status: none recorded

Other References/Statuses: none recorded

Monument Type(s) and Dates

  • QUARRY (Unknown date)

Full description

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

'Old Quarry' shown.


Bannister, N. R. + Bannister, D. E., 1992, Historic Landscape Survey of The Molland Estate, near South Molton, Devon: Volume I, 38 (Report - Survey). SDV343601.

Scattered across the farmland are remains of stone quarries, of varying size, the majority of which are associated with a farmstead. The stone was used for building, road making and stone facing of hedgebanks.

Sources / Further Reading

SDV336179Cartographic: Ordnance Survey. 1880-1899. First Edition Ordnance 25 inch map. First Edition Ordnance Survey 25 inch Map. Map (Digital).
SDV343601Report - Survey: Bannister, N. R. + Bannister, D. E.. 1992. Historic Landscape Survey of The Molland Estate, near South Molton, Devon: Volume I. A4 Stapled + Digital. 38.

Associated Monuments: none recorded

Associated Finds: none recorded

Associated Events: none recorded


Date Last Edited:Nov 2 2009 10:33AM