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Map series Geological Survey of England and Wales 1:63,360/1:50,000 geological map series, New Series 
Sheet number 355 & 356 
Sheet title Kingsbridge, Salcombe and Start Point. 
Map type Solid and Drift 
Scale 1:50 000 
Publication year 2000 
Author statement Original geological survey at 1:63 360 scale by Sir H.T. De la Beche, F.R.S., 1832-35. Published on Old Series sheets 23 and 24. Resurveyed at 1:10 560 scale by W.A.E. Ussher in 1890-92. Published at 1:63 360 scale in 1898. Additions in 1904. Reconstructed from 1:63 360 scale without geological revision and reprinted on to First Series 1:50 000 base in 1975. This 1:50 000 compilation, based on sources listed below, by R.A. Edwards in 1997. Interpretation of geophysical maps by I.F. Smith. Cross section between Challaborough and Hope Cove reproduced by permission of S.A. Steele (formerly University of Durham). Additional information provided by S.A. Steele and R.E. Holdsworth (University of Durham). I.R. Basham and P.J. Strange, Regional Geologists. 
Published statement Published 2001. Provisional series. Print code: 00/1800. 
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