Monument record MDO43449 - Limestone quarry, Marnhull
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Summary
Regarded as the best quality Corallian freestone in Dorset, the Todber Freestone has been quarried between Marnhull and Todber since at least medieval times. There are remains of possibly medieval working in the vicinity of Salisbury Street where the houses are built on undulating ground left by abandoned quarry areas.
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Full Description
Regarded as the best quality Corallian freestone in Dorset, the Todber Freestone has been quarried between Marnhull and Todber since at least Mediaeval times. There are remains of possibly Mediaeval working in the vicinity Salisbury Street where the houses are built on undulating ground left by abandoned quarry areas.
<1> English Heritage, 2000, Monument Protection Programme Quarrying IndustryStep 3.2 Additional Site Assessments
Lancashire University Archaeological Unit,. (Serial). SDO17683.
<2> National Record of the Historic Environment, 1466549 (Digital archive). SDO14739.
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Location
| Grid reference | ST 7885 1904 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | ST71NE |
| Civil Parish | Marnhull; Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- Legacy UID: National Monuments Record: ST 71 NE 51
- Legacy UID: National Record of the Historic Environment: 1466549
Record last edited
Aug 17 2022 4:27PM
