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HER Number:MDV39630
Name:Quarry, west of Dower House, Parish of Lewtrenchard

Summary

Extensive post-medieval quarrying is shown at this location on the 1st Edition 1:2,500 OS map to the west of Dower House, Lewtrenchard Parish. Although the main features are overgrown by trees the extent of the works is also visible on aerial photographs of 1947.

Location

Grid Reference:SX 464 861
Map Sheet:SX48NE
Admin AreaDevon
Civil ParishLewtrenchard
DistrictWest Devon
Ecclesiastical ParishLEWTRENCHARD

Protected Status: none recorded

Other References/Statuses

  • Old DCC SMR Ref: SX48NE/58

Monument Type(s) and Dates

  • QUARRY (Post Medieval - 1540 AD to 1750 AD (Between))

Full description

Untitled Source (Migrated Record). SDV148.

'lew quarry' shown on os 25" (1880s) map as a long quarry to the south of 'barton wood' with three small buildings at sx46388614 (os).


1907, Untitled Source (Migrated Record). SDV266399.

'lew quarry' shown on os 6" (1907) map.


1964, Untitled Source (Migrated Record). SDV266400.

'lew quarry (disused)' shown on os 6" (1964) map.


Untitled Source (Migrated Record). SDV266402.

Des=os 6"(1907)map sheet 87se.


Untitled Source (Migrated Record). SDV266403.

Des=os 6"(1964)map.


Untitled Source (Migrated Record). SDV266404.

Des=os 25" (1880s).


Young, A., 2005, Transcriptions from Winkleigh Biomass Plant National Mapping Programme (NMP) project (Cartographic). SDV321540.

Transcriptions of an irregularly shaped feature correspond to the grid reference for PRN167161. Map object partly based on this source.


Young, A. & Turner, S., 2005-2006, North Devon/Winkleigh Biomass Plant National Mapping Programme (NMP) project database records, 167161 (Interpretation). SDV358473.

Extensive mining remains are shown at this location on the 1st Edition 1:2,500 OS map. Although the main features are overgrown by trees the extent of the works is visible on aerial photographs (p1) and was digitally plotted as part of the National Mapping Programme.
Photograph reference:
1. RAF CPE/UK/1995/1233&4 13-APR-1947


Ordnance Survey, 2017, MasterMap (Cartographic). SDV359962.

Earthworks of the former quarry are shown on this map. Map object partly based on this source.

Sources / Further Reading

SDV148Migrated Record:
SDV266399Migrated Record: 1907.
SDV266400Migrated Record: 1964.
SDV266402Migrated Record:
SDV266403Migrated Record:
SDV266404Migrated Record:
SDV321540Cartographic: Young, A.. 2005. Transcriptions from Winkleigh Biomass Plant National Mapping Programme (NMP) project. Plot of Cropmarks. Digital.
SDV358473Interpretation: Young, A. & Turner, S.. 2005-2006. North Devon/Winkleigh Biomass Plant National Mapping Programme (NMP) project database records. Cornwall Council Report. Digital. 167161.
SDV359962Cartographic: Ordnance Survey. 2017. MasterMap. Ordnance Survey Digital Mapping. Digital.

Associated Monuments

MDV70096Related to: MINE in the Parish of Lewtrenchard (Monument)
MDV70097Related to: SHAFT in the Parish of Lewtrenchard (Monument)

Associated Finds: none recorded

Associated Events

  • EDV7455 - Winkleigh Biomass Plant National Mapping Programme

Date Last Edited:Nov 30 2017 11:12AM