Monument record MDO19718 - Tout Quarries, shelter 1, Portland
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Summary
Good, accessible, example of one of several quarrymen's shelters at Tout Quarry, built into waste tip opposite a quarried face. Typically constructed with large stone blocks.
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Full Description
Good, accessible, example of one of several quarrymen's shelters at Tout Quarry, built into waste tip opposite a quarried face. Typically constructed with large stone blocks, internal measurements approx. 1.8m x 1.8m with entrance ‘doorway’ 0.5m wide. Height averages 1.9m beneath massive lintels. Inside, two Roach blocks have excellent fossil ‘Portland screws’. (1) Some vandalism resulted in pushing out of a block from the structure, observed in 2007. (2)
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Location
| Grid reference | SY 6865 7270 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SY67SE |
| Unitary Authority | Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- None recorded
Record last edited
Sep 24 2007 2:15AM