Monument record MDO2112 - Lime kiln at Corton Down, Portesham

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Summary

Site of a lime kiln, probably Post-medieval in date. Visible as a circular earthwork hollow on aerial photographs

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Full Description

Site of a lime kiln, probably Post-medieval in date {1}. A circular hollow is visible as an earthwork at this location on aerial photographs {2}. It was digitally plotted during the South Dorset Ridgeway Mapping Project.

Sources/Archives (2)

  • <1> Serial: Dorset Natural History and Archaeological Society. 1994. Proceedings of the Dorset Natural History and Archaeological Society for 1993. 115. 33-49.
  • <2> Aerial Photograph: Royal Air Force. 22-1-1948. RAF/CPE/UK/2431 3295-6.

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Location

Grid reference Centred SY 6367 8671 (11m by 9m) (3 map features)
Map sheet SY68NW
Civil Parish Portesham; Dorset
Unitary Authority Dorset

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  • None recorded

Other Statuses/References

  • Legacy UID: Dorset Sites and Monuments Record: 1 090 104

Record last edited

Feb 14 2013 6:16PM

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