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HER Number:MDV31733
Name:Quarry near Boode

Summary

Disused quarry off Buttercombe Lane. Nineteenth century or earlier.

Location

Grid Reference:SS 505 377
Map Sheet:SS53NW
Admin AreaDevon
Civil ParishBraunton
DistrictNorth Devon
Ecclesiastical ParishBRAUNTON

Protected Status: none recorded

Other References/Statuses

  • Old DCC SMR Ref: SS53NW/15

Monument Type(s) and Dates

  • QUARRY (XIX to XX - 1801 AD to 2000 AD (Between))

Full description

Ordnance Survey, 1905, 8SE (Cartographic). SDV17296.

'Quarry' shown.


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

Quarry shown but not marked.


Bowman, A. C., 1998, British Quarrying History (Monograph). SDV71598.

Sandstone quarry on Buttercombe Lane, operated by Barnstaple Rural District Council in 1937, employing 3 men.


Exeter Archaeology, 2005, Archaeological Assessment (Revised) of proposed Wind Farm at Fullabrook, North Devon, 13 (Report - Assessment). SDV340799.

One of 5 quarries adjoining Buttercombe Lane, 19th century or earlier. Other details: Part of site 134.

Sources / Further Reading

SDV17296Cartographic: Ordnance Survey. 1905. 8SE. Second Edition Ordnance Survey 6 inch Map. Map (Paper).
SDV339898Cartographic: Ordnance Survey. 1964. Ordnance Survey 6 inch map. Map (Paper).
SDV340799Report - Assessment: Exeter Archaeology. 2005. Archaeological Assessment (Revised) of proposed Wind Farm at Fullabrook, North Devon. Exeter Archaeology Report. 05.06. A4 Stapled + Digital. 13.
SDV71598Monograph: Bowman, A. C.. 1998. British Quarrying History. British Quarrying History. Unknown.

Associated Monuments: none recorded

Associated Finds: none recorded

Associated Events

  • EDV4404 - Archaeological Assessment (Revised) of Proposed Wind Farm at Fullabrook, North Devon

Date Last Edited:Jun 15 2009 8:45AM