1 The field is known as “Pits Close” on 1778 map.
2 Also shown as such on 1823 map.
3 No pits were visible on the field, but other neighbouring fields show ...
The possible site of a quarry dating back to at least the Imperial period. The site of the quarry is suggested by estate maps of 1778 and 1823. The site is located 1km east of Mobbs Wood.
1 Gravel pit marked on 1886 map.
The site of a gravel pit from which gravel was extracted during the Imperial period. It was marked on the Ordnance Survey map of 1886, and was situated 100m northeast of the Boat House of Coombe Country Park Pool.
1 Clay pits marked on 1886 map.
2 The clay pits were dug to provide material for brick making.
The site of several clay pits from which clay was extracted for brick making during the Imperial period. The clay pits were situated within Combe Abbey deer park.
1 Gravel pit marked on 1886 map.
2 Extent also mapped from aerial photographs by National Mapping Programme.
The site of a gravel pit from which gravel was extracted during the Imperial period. It was marked on the Ordnance Survey map of 1886, and was situated 150m north of New Close Wood, Combe Fields.
1 Site of gravel pits marked on OS map of 1886.
The site of a gravel pit. It dates back to at least the Imperial period and it is marked on the Ordnance Survey map of 1886. The gravel pit was situated 500m north of Coombe Countryside Park.
1 Site of clay pit marked on OS map of 1886.
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1 Site of gravel pit marked on OS map of 1886.
The site of a gravel pit from which gravel was extracted during the Imperial period. The site is marked on the Ordnance Survey map of 1886. It was situated 500m south west of Walsgrave Hill.