Scheduled MonumentsEnglandGranite quarry on East Sidelands, Lundy

Granite quarry on East Sidelands, Lundy

England
List entry 1016041
Nation
England
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Overview

History & significance

Granite quarry on East Sidelands, Lundy is a worked granite extraction site located on the island of Lundy off the coast of North Devon. The quarry represents industrial activity associated with the exploitation of Lundy's granite resources, which were extracted and utilised during the medieval and early modern periods. The site retains physical evidence of quarrying practices through worked stone faces and extraction features characteristic of hand-worked granite quarries. The quarry contributes to the archaeological record of Lundy's economic history and demonstrates the island's role in local stone supply networks during its period of active exploitation.

Granite quarry on East Sidelands, Lundy is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1016041. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Granite quarry on East Sidelands, Lundy?

Granite quarry on East Sidelands, Lundy is a worked granite extraction site located on the island of Lundy off the coast of North Devon. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1016041.

Who is responsible for protecting Granite quarry on East Sidelands, Lundy?

Granite quarry on East Sidelands, Lundy is a Scheduled Ancient Monument, legally protected by Historic England (NHLE) — the body responsible for designating and safeguarding heritage sites in England. The official designation reference is 1016041.

What other scheduled monuments are near Granite quarry on East Sidelands, Lundy?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Bull's Paradise and Giants Graves; a settlement and burial ground on Lundy (0.8 km), Standing stone 100m north east of The Old Lighthouse, Lundy (0.8 km), The Old Lighthouse, Lundy (0.9 km).

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