Scheduled MonumentsEnglandMoD CORSHAM: Quarry Working Areas in West Lung, Spring Quarry

MoD CORSHAM: Quarry Working Areas in West Lung, Spring Quarry

England
List entry 1409858
Nation
England
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

MoD CORSHAM: Quarry Working Areas in West Lung, Spring Quarry is a scheduled ancient monument comprising quarrying operations within the Corsham military establishment in Wiltshire. The site represents evidence of stone extraction activities, likely dating to the medieval period or later, reflecting the long history of quarrying in the Corsham area where Bath stone has been exploited for centuries. The quarry working areas preserve physical traces of extraction techniques and working practices associated with the quarrying industry. The monument's designation reflects the archaeological importance of understanding historic quarrying methods and the landscape modifications resulting from this industrial activity within the Corsham stone belt.

MoD CORSHAM: Quarry Working Areas in West Lung, Spring Quarry is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1409858. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is MoD CORSHAM: Quarry Working Areas in West Lung, Spring Quarry?

MoD CORSHAM: Quarry Working Areas in West Lung, Spring Quarry is a scheduled ancient monument comprising quarrying operations within the Corsham military establishment in Wiltshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1409858.

Who is responsible for protecting MoD CORSHAM: Quarry Working Areas in West Lung, Spring Quarry?

MoD CORSHAM: Quarry Working Areas in West Lung, Spring Quarry 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 1409858.

What other scheduled monuments are near MoD CORSHAM: Quarry Working Areas in West Lung, Spring Quarry?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Three bowl barrows 160m south west of Hatt House (1.9 km), Two medieval fishponds 170m north of Manor House (4.8 km), The Monk's Well conduit house 280m WNW of Monkton Farleigh Manor House (5 km).

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