Monument record MDO32789 - Extractive pit, Alum Chine, Bournemouth
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Summary
A possible mineral extraction site W of Alum Chine, Bournemouth
Map
Type and Period (1)
Full Description
Historic maps (1, 2) show a narrow, steep-sided defile running SW from Alum Chine for approx 250m. It is possibly a natural feature but could potentially have been associated with post medieval alum or copperas extraction, which is know to have taken place in the area (MDO 32794).
<1> Ordnance Survey, 1864, 1886, Ordnance Survey 25-inch map, epoch one (Map). SDO10239.
<2> Ordnance Survey, 1900, Ordnance Survey 25-inch map, epoch two (Map). SDO11594.
Sources/Archives (2)
Finds (0)
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (0)
Location
| Grid reference | SZ 06989 90509 (point) Centred on |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SZ09SE |
| Unitary Authority | Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- None recorded
Record last edited
Jan 6 2016 12:16PM
