Monument record MDO19531 - Lower Light Quarry, Portland
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Summary
Disused and overgrown quarry, opened after 1901 and before 1927. The quarry is visible as an earthwork on aerial photographs of the 1940s at Lawnsheds, to the west of The Old Lower Light.
Map
Type and Period (1)
Full Description
Disused and overgrown quarry, opened after 1901 and before 1927. (1)
The quarry described above (in 1) is visible as an earthwork on aerial photographs of the 1940s at Lawnsheds, to the west of The Old Lower Light. The quarry is visible over an area measuring approximately 75 m by 50 m. (2) The site is still visible on the most recent comprehensive aerial imagery available to the project. (3) This site was digitally plotted during the South West Rapid Coastal Zone Assessment Survey (Dorset).
Sources/Archives (3)
Finds (0)
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (1)
Location
| Grid reference | Centred SY 6803 6885 (57m by 80m) (3 map features) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SY66NE |
| Unitary Authority | Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- None recorded
Record last edited
Oct 30 2013 3:11PM