Monument record MDO19523 - Post medieval to modern quarry, Southwell Landslip A, Portland
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Summary
Southwell landslip has a deep natural cleft caused by slippage with an eastward leaning mass. There is some evidence of quarrying on top of this mass on the seaward side. No obvious marks in a small quarry. Evidence of coastal quarrying is visible as earthworks on aerial photographs of 1968.
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Full Description
Southwell landslip has a deep natural cleft caused by slippage with an eastward leaning mass. There is some evidence of quarrying on top of this mass on the seaward side. No obvious marks in a small quarry. (1)
Evidence of coastal quarrying in the area of Southwell landslip, described above in (1-3), is visible as an earthwork on aerial photographs of 1968. The quarrying is visible over an area measuring approximately 140 m by 65 m. (2) This site was digitally plotted during the South West Rapid Coastal Zone Assessment Survey (Dorset).
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Related Events/Activities (1)
Location
| Grid reference | Centred SY 6945 7061 (120m by 133m) (3 map features) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SY67SE |
| Unitary Authority | Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- None recorded
Record last edited
Dec 3 2013 3:21PM