Monument record MDO29136 - Post medieval to modern quarrying, north of Round Down, Swanage
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Summary
Two extractive pits of possible late post medieval to modern date are visible as earthworks on aerial photographs of the 1940s to the north of Round Down, Swanage.
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Full Description
Two extractive pits of possible late post medieval to modern date are visible as earthworks on aerial photographs of the 1940s to the north of Round Down, Swanage. The quarries are located on limestone, and measure approximately 9 m by 7 m and 7 m by 5 m. (1) This site was digitally plotted during the South west Rapid Coastal Zone Assessment Survey (Dorset).
Sources/Archives (1)
- <1> SDO12859 Aerial Photograph: Royal Air Force. 04-NOV-1946. RAF/CPE/UK/1821 3392-3.
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Location
| Grid reference | Centred SZ 0245 7729 (42m by 23m) (4 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