Monument record MDO28542 - Coal Yard, later Timber Yard, West Quay Road, Poole
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Summary
A late nineteenth century coal yard, which becomes a Timber Yard at the beginning of the twentieth century, known from historic map evidence. Part of the cobbled surface of the coal yard was excavated by Poole Museum in 1975.
Map
Type and Period (3)
Full Description
A coal yard on east side of West Quay Road marked on the Ordnance Survey 25-inch map dated 1888.(1)
By 1902 it has become a timber yard. (2) (3)
By 1933 it is no longer marked as a timber yard on the Ordnance Survey 25-inch map. (4)
A cobbled surface, which formed part of the coal yard was excavated by Poole Museum in 1975. (5)
Sources/Archives (5)
- <1> SDO10239 Map: Ordnance Survey. 1864, 1886. Ordnance Survey 25-inch map, epoch one. paper. 1:2500.
- <2> SDO11594 Map: Ordnance Survey. 1900. Ordnance Survey 25-inch map, epoch two. paper. 1:2500.
- <3> SDO11595 Map: Ordnance Survey. 1923-33. Ordnance Survey 25-inch map, epoch three. paper. 1:2500.
- <4> SDO11596 Map: Ordnance Survey. 1934-38. Ordnance Survey 25-inch map, epoch four. paper. 1:2500.
- <5> SWX3766 Monograph: Horsey, I P, ed K Jarvis. 1992. Excavations in Poole 1973-1983. Vol 10. 50-52.
Finds (0)
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (1)
Location
| Grid reference | Centred SZ 0070 9040 (59m by 44m) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SZ09SW |
| Unitary Authority | Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- None recorded
Record last edited
Jan 31 2013 3:25PM