Information for record number MWA8810:
Stone Pit at Compton Verney House

Summary A stone pit or quarry is marked on the Ordnance Survey map of 1886, in the grounds of Compton Verney House.
What Is It?  
Type: Pit, Quarry
Period: Unknown
Where Is It?  
Parish: Compton Verney
District: Stratford on Avon, Warwickshire
Grid Reference: SP 30 52
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Level of Protection National - Old SMR PrefRef (Grade: )
Sites & Monuments Record
Description

  
Source Number  

1 1st edition map indicates a stone pit in the grounds of Compton Verney House.
 
Sources
Source No:
Source Type: Map
Title: 45SW 1:10560 1886
Author/originator: Ordnance Survey
Date: 1886
Page Number:
Volume/Sheet: 45SW
   
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Glossary

 
Word or Phrase
Description  
monument HOUSE * A building for human habitation, especially a dwelling place. Use more specific type where known. back
monument STONE * Use only where stone is natural or where there is no indication of function. back
monument PIT * A hole or cavity in the ground, either natural or the result of excavation. Use more specific type where known. back
monument QUARRY * An excavation from which stone for building and other functions, is obtained by cutting, blasting, etc. back

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