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| HER Number: | MDV49701 |
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| Name: | Quarry 580 metres south of Leaden Tor, Walkhampton |
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Summary
Vis=23/4/1992 (gerrard) a series of post medieval granite quarries 580m s of leaden tor. Generally less than 5m wide, up to 2m deep, lengths varying from a few metres to 100m. Have cut through parts of n wall of enclosure (sx75se/004/01). They extend n beyond the scheduled area (mpp).
Location
| Grid Reference: | SX 561 711 |
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| Map Sheet: | SX57SE |
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| Admin Area | Dartmoor National Park |
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| Civil Parish | Walkhampton |
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| District | West Devon |
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| Ecclesiastical Parish | WALKHAMPTON |
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Protected Status: none recorded
Other References/Statuses
- Old DCC SMR Ref: SX57SE/322
- Old SAM Ref: 22263(P)
Monument Type(s) and Dates
- QUARRY (Post Medieval - 1540 AD to 1750 AD)
Full description
Gerrard, S., 1990-2002, Monument Protection Programme. Archaeological Item Dataset., Des=mpp. (Report - Survey). SDV277946.
Vis=23/4/1992 (gerrard) a series of postmedieval granite quarries 580m s of leaden tor. Generally less than 5m wide, up to 2m deep, lengths varying from a few metres to 100m. Have cut through parts of n wall of enclosure (sx75se/004/01). They extend n beyond the scheduled area (mpp).
Sources / Further Reading
| SDV277946 | Report - Survey: Gerrard, S.. 1990-2002. Monument Protection Programme. Archaeological Item Dataset.. Monument Protection Programme. Archaeological Item Dataset.. Mixed Archive Material + Digital. Des=mpp.. |
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Associated Monuments
| MDV3711 | Related to: Enclosure 580 metres south of Leeden Tor, Walkhampton (Monument) |
| MDV48312 | Related to: Shelter in settlement south of Leeden Tor, Walkhampton (Building) |
Associated Finds: none recorded
Associated Events
- EDV8351 - Walkhampton Premier Archaeological Landscape; Field Investigation Project
| Date Last Edited: | Oct 17 2022 10:24AM |
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