Monument record MDO19682 - Barleycrates Lane boundary wall, Portland

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Field/lane boundary wall constructed of large quarried stones, several placed on edge. Main and most impressive section is along the north side of Barleycrates Lane. 'Megalithic' nature of stones gives an ancient feel to this industrial-built wall. Much is under ivy, but it is a feature most characterful of Portland.

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Field/lane boundary wall constructed of large quarried stones, several placed on edge. Main and most impressive section is along the north side of Barleycrates Lane. 'Megalithic' nature of stones gives an ancient feel to this industrial-built wall. Much is under ivy, but it is a feature most characterful of Portland. There are lesser stones in walls from junction at SY 68277108 to south and thence to west towards cliff tops. (1)

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  • <1> Unpublished document: AC Archaeology. 2002. The Isle of Portland Review of Mineral Planning Permissions Stage 1: archaeological baseline study for Hanson Bath & Portland Stone, document no. 4299/1/4..

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Grid reference SY 6838 7106 (point)
Map sheet SY67SE
Unitary Authority Dorset

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Record last edited

Sep 14 2007 9:53AM

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