NPRN278065
Map ReferenceSO01SE
Grid ReferenceSO0507014560
Unitary (Local) AuthorityPowys
Old CountyBrecknockshire
CommunityTalybont-on-usk
Type Of SiteQUARRY
PeriodPost Medieval
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Description
This quarry is located to the northwest of a lime kiln. It measures c.40 m by c.30 m, is oval in shape surrounded by trees. It has a maximum depth of 5 m and was used for a lime stone quarry. The quarry last appears on 1951-53 OS map where it is referred to as "Old Quarry" indicating disuse at this stage. Is present on the 1890 and 1905 maps. James Bonsall, Earthsound Archaeological Geophysics, 18/APRIL/2004.