Monument record MDO37548 - Post medieval quarry, Eldon Hill, Shipton Gorge

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Summary

An old quarry is marked on the OS 1st edition map on the southern side of Eldon Hill. It is visible as earthworks on aerial photographs taken in 1948 and appears to have since been partially infilled. The site was digitally plotted during the Marshwood Vale NMP project.

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Type and Period (1)

Full Description

An old quarry is marked on the OS 1st edition map on the southern side of Eldon Hill. It is visible as earthworks on aerial photographs taken in 1948 and appears to have since been partially infilled. The site was digitally plotted during the Marshwood Vale NMP project.(1).


<1> Royal Air Force, 22-JAN-1948, RAF/CPE/UK/2431 3160-1 (Aerial Photograph). SDO14113.

Sources/Archives (1)

  • <1> Aerial Photograph: Royal Air Force. 22-JAN-1948. RAF/CPE/UK/2431 3160-1.

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Location

Grid reference SY 49195 92289 (point) (59 map features)
Map sheet SY49SE
Civil Parish Shipton Gorge; Dorset
Unitary Authority Dorset

Protected Status/Designation

  • None recorded

Other Statuses/References

  • None recorded

Record last edited

Jul 24 2019 2:28PM

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