Monument record MDO19524 - Post medieval to modern quarry, Southwell Landslip B, Portland
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Summary
The Coastal Footpath leaves Southwell Road at SY 69457069 and descends a former quarry track. Interesting examples of stone-cutting and scappled blocks, etc, survive in the area centred on SY69557070. Evidence of 19th/20th century quarrying is visible on aerial photographs of 1968.
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Full Description
The Coastal Footpath leaves Southwell Road at SY 69457069 and descends a former quarry track. Interesting examples of stone-cutting and scappled blocks, etc, survive in the area centred on SY69557070. (1)
Evidence of coastal quarrying in the area of Southwell landslip B, described above in (1-3), is visible as an earthwork on aerial photographs of 1968. The quarrying is visible over an area measuring approximately 340 m by 95 m. (2) This site was digitally plotted during the South West Rapid Coastal Zone Assessment Survey (Dorset).
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Location
| Grid reference | Centred SY 6962 7084 (157m by 315m) (4 map features) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SY67SE |
| Unitary Authority | Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- None recorded
Record last edited
Mar 2 2021 4:51PM