Monument record MDO19533 - 20th century Watery Lane Quarry, Portland
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Summary
Site of small quarry opened in fields north of Weston Street after 1901 and before 1926-27. Also shown on the 1959 map. Site now covered with buildings etc. The quarry is visible as an earthwork on aerial photographs of the 1940s.
Map
Type and Period (1)
Full Description
Site of small quarry opened in fields north of Weston Street after 1901 and before 1926-27. (1) Also shown on the 1959 map. (2) Site now covered with buildings etc.
The early- to mid-20th century Limestone quarry, described above in (1-2), is visible as an earthwork on aerial photographs of the 1940s. The quarry is visible over an area measuring approximately 95 m by 40 m. (3) This site was digitally plotted during the South West Rapid Coastal Zone Assessment Survey (Dorset).
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Finds (0)
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (1)
Location
| Grid reference | Centred SY 6896 7113 (111m by 50m) (3 map features) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SY67SE |
| Unitary Authority | Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- None recorded
Record last edited
Nov 8 2013 10:34AM