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| HER Number: | MDV42376 |
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| Name: | Hobhouse Quarry, Drewsteignton |
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Summary
Limestone quarry referred to in late 18th century historic documents. Adjoins Mill Quarry to the north-west. Marked as disused on the late 19th century historic map.
Location
| Grid Reference: | SX 695 920 |
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| Map Sheet: | SX69SE |
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| Admin Area | Dartmoor National Park |
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| Civil Parish | Drewsteignton |
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| District | West Devon |
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| Ecclesiastical Parish | DREWSTEIGNTON |
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Protected Status
- SHINE: Earthwork remains of Hobhouse and Mill Quarry, Drewsteignton; two limestone quarries, the former of which dates to at least the later 18th century
Other References/Statuses
- Old DCC SMR Ref: SX69SE/218
Monument Type(s) and Dates
- LIMESTONE QUARRY (XVIII - 1750 AD? to 1799 AD (Between))
Full description
South West Heritage Trust, 1838-1848, Digitised Tithe Maps and Transcribed Apportionments (Cartographic). SDV359954.
Quarry is depicted on the Tithe Map and recorded on the Apportionment for Drewsteignton.
Ordnance Survey, 1880-1899, First Edition Ordnance 25 inch map (Cartographic). SDV336179.
'Hobhouse Quarry (disused)' depicted on the late 19th century historic map.
Born, A., 1991, Limestone, Limekilns and the Limeburning Industry north and west of Dartmoor, 237 (Article in Serial). SDV245698.
Hobhouse Quarry. Very overgrown.
Bowman, A. C., 1998, British Quarrying History. Devon (Monograph). SDV71598.
Limestone quarry. Referred to in advertisements in 1794 and 1798.
Sources / Further Reading
| SDV245698 | Article in Serial: Born, A.. 1991. Limestone, Limekilns and the Limeburning Industry north and west of Dartmoor. Transactions of the Devonshire Association. 123. Unknown. 237. |
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| SDV336179 | Cartographic: Ordnance Survey. 1880-1899. First Edition Ordnance 25 inch map. First Edition Ordnance Survey 25 inch Map. Map (Digital). [Mapped feature: #91412 ] |
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| SDV359954 | Cartographic: South West Heritage Trust. 1838-1848. Digitised Tithe Maps and Transcribed Apportionments. Tithe Map and Apportionment. Digital. |
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| SDV71598 | Monograph: Bowman, A. C.. 1998. British Quarrying History. Devon. British Quarrying History. Devon. Unknown. |
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Associated Monuments
| MDV15623 | Related to: Hobhouse Farm, Drewsteignton (Monument) |
| MDV18023 | Related to: Mill Quarry, Drewsteignton (Monument) |
Associated Finds: none recorded
Associated Events: none recorded
| Date Last Edited: | Oct 23 2020 3:44PM |
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