Monument record MDO31030 - Post medieval to modern quarrying, south of Swanage
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Summary
Five areas of possibly late post medieval to modern quarrying is visible as earthworks on aerial photographs of 1945 to the south of Belle Vue Farm, Swanage.
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Full Description
Five areas of possibly late post medieval to modern quarrying is visible as earthworks on aerial photographs of 1945 to the south of Belle Vue Farm, Swanage. The quarries are situated on Limestone. The earthworks comprise: small pits; a walled enclosure around a shaft; and two small structures adjacent to four shafts. The earthworks are visible over an area measuring approximately 435 m by 150 m. (1) These features were digitally plotted during the Wild Purbeck Mapping Project.
<1> Royal Air Force, 20-MAR-1945, RAF 106G/LA187 3001-2 (Aerial Photograph). SDO13563.
Sources/Archives (1)
- <1> SDO13563 Aerial Photograph: Royal Air Force. 20-MAR-1945. RAF 106G/LA187 3001-2.
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Location
| Grid reference | Centred SZ 0133 7813 (437m by 145m) (32 map features) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SZ07NW |
| Civil Parish | Swanage; Dorset |
| Unitary Authority | Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- None recorded
Record last edited
Jul 15 2014 11:56AM
