Monument record MWX4023 - Seacombe Cliff: Coastal Limestone Quarry
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Summary
A quarry marked on the first edition Ordance Survey map.
Map
Type and Period (1)
Full Description
A quarry marked on the first edition OS map, also on the second edition map (1)
<1> Papworth, M, 1994, Eastington, Acton, Westwood, Wilkswood, New Barn, Corfe Castle Estate, Wessex Region, 66 (Unpublished document). SWX1388.
This Portland Purbeck freestone quarry lies 200m east of Seacombe and has been cut out of the cliff. The area of the quarry is approximately 50m by 20m. It was called ‘Pig and Whistle, although the reason for the name is unclear century (Saville 1986, 8). This quarry closed down in the early 20th century.
Sources/Archives (1)
- <1> SWX1388 Unpublished document: Papworth, M. 1994. Eastington, Acton, Westwood, Wilkswood, New Barn, Corfe Castle Estate, Wessex Region. 66.
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Location
| Grid reference | SY 98561 76610 (point) Approximate |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SY97NE |
| Civil Parish | Worth Matravers; Dorset |
| Unitary Authority | Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
Other Statuses/References
- Legacy UID: Dorset Sites and Monuments Record: 6 013 080
Record last edited
Sep 6 2024 4:38PM
