Monument record MDO29134 - Post medieval to modern quarrying, Durlston Country Park, Swanage
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Summary
Four dispersed extractive pits of possible late post medieval date are visible as earthworks on aerial photographs of 1999 in Durlston Country Park, Swanage.
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Full Description
Four dispersed extractive pits of possible late post medieval date are visible as earthworks on aerial photographs of 1999 in Durlston Country Park, Swanage. The quarries are located on limestone, under tree cover and visible as pits over an area measuring approximately 75 m by 70 m. (1) This site was digitally plotted during the South west Rapid Coastal Zone Assessment Survey (Dorset).
Sources/Archives (1)
- <1> SDO12864 Aerial Photograph: National Monuments Record. 26-OCT-1999. NMR SZ 0277/1-2 NMR 18507/21-22.
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Location
| Grid reference | Centred SZ 0262 7742 (68m by 76m) (7 map features) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SZ07NW |
| Civil Parish | Swanage; Dorset |
| Unitary Authority | Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- None recorded
Record last edited
Sep 10 2013 10:57AM