See important
guidance on the use of this record.
If you have any comments or new information about this record, please email us.
| HER Number: | MDV24867 |
|---|
| Name: | Knaphill Quarry |
|---|
Summary
Site of a quarry shown on 19th century maps
Location
| Grid Reference: | SX 397 875 |
|---|
| Map Sheet: | SX38NE |
|---|
| Admin Area | Devon |
|---|
| Civil Parish | Lifton |
|---|
| District | West Devon |
|---|
| Ecclesiastical Parish | LIFTON |
|---|
Protected Status: none recorded
Other References/Statuses
- Old DCC SMR Ref: SX38NE/521
Monument Type(s) and Dates
- QUARRY (XIX - 1801 AD to 1900 AD (Between))
Full description
Unknown, 1840, Lifton (Cartographic). SDV338107.
Knaphill Quarry listed as Cokery Map on the Lifton Tithe Map Apportionment. Other details: Plots 295-296.
Ordnance Survey, 1880-1899, First Edition Ordnance 25 inch map (Cartographic). SDV336179.
Site of 'Old Quarry' shown on 19th century map as an oval feature circa 32 meters x 20 meters.
Ordnance Survey, 1904 - 1906, Second Edition Ordnance Survey 25 inch Map (Cartographic). SDV325644.
Site of 'Old Quarry' shown on early 20th century map in the northeastern section of Knaphill Plantation. The plantation is a rectilinear enclosure circa 80 meters x 55 meters to the northwest of Lower Cookworthy.
Ordnance Survey, 1907, 86NE (Cartographic). SDV335982.
'Old Quarry' shown on 1907 map.
Ordnance Survey, 1963, SX38NE (Cartographic). SDV338109.
'Quarry (disused)' shown on 1963 map.
1985, Untitled Source (Photograph). SDV338110.
Weddell, P. J., 1985, Untitled Source (Worksheet). SDV338108.
Visited 5th March 1985. Quarry now disused but surrounded by fine clump of beeches, a landmark for several miles around.
Sources / Further Reading
| SDV325644 | Cartographic: Ordnance Survey. 1904 - 1906. Second Edition Ordnance Survey 25 inch Map. Second Edition Ordnance Survey 25 inch Map. Map (Digital). |
| |
| | |
| SDV335982 | Cartographic: Ordnance Survey. 1907. 86NE. Second Edition Ordnance Survey 6 inch Map. Map (Paper). |
| |
| | |
| SDV336179 | Cartographic: Ordnance Survey. 1880-1899. First Edition Ordnance 25 inch map. First Edition Ordnance Survey 25 inch Map. Map (Digital). |
| |
| | |
| SDV338107 | Cartographic: Unknown. 1840. Lifton. Tithe Map and Apportionment. Map (Paper). |
| |
| | |
| SDV338108 | Worksheet: Weddell, P. J.. 1985. Worksheet. |
| SDV338109 | Cartographic: Ordnance Survey. 1963. SX38NE. Ordnance Survey 6 inch map. Map (Paper). |
| |
| | |
| SDV338110 | Photograph: 1985. Slide. |
| |
| | |
Associated Monuments: none recorded
Associated Finds: none recorded
Associated Events: none recorded
| Date Last Edited: | Mar 12 2007 10:59AM |
|---|
Search results generated by the HBSMR Gateway from exeGesIS SDM Ltd.