Monument record MDO19503 - Fancy Quarry, Portland
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Summary
Fancy Quarry named in Wide Street with tramway into a strip field in Inmosthay in 1828 and 1832. 1841 map shows quarry in Wide Street but not named. Not shown in 1863.
Map
Type and Period (1)
Full Description
Fancy Quarry named in Wide Street with tramway into a strip field in Inmosthay in 1828 and 1832 (1-2). 1841 map shows quarry in Wide Street but not named (3). Not shown in 1863. (4)
Sources/Archives (4)
- <1> SDO10236 Map: Wyld, J. 1828. Plan of the Island of Portland in the County of Dorset.
- <2> SDO10237 Map: Roger Hopkins and Sons. 1832. Plan of Grove and Easton area of Portland, showing proprietors of quarry lands.
- <3> SDO10238 Map: 1841. Portland Tithe Map.
- <4> SDO10239 Map: Ordnance Survey. 1864, 1886. Ordnance Survey 25-inch map, epoch one. paper. 1:2500.
Finds (0)
Related Monuments/Buildings (2)
Related Events/Activities (1)
Location
| Grid reference | SY 6875 7262 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SY67SE |
| Unitary Authority | Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- None recorded
Record last edited
Aug 30 2007 10:05AM