Monument record MDO29138 - Post medieval to modern quarrying, east of California Farm, Swanage
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Summary
An area of possibly late post medieval to modern quarrying is visible as earthworks on aerial photographs of the 1940s immediately to the south east of California Farm (formerly Herston Farm), Swanage.
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Full Description
An area of possibly late post medieval to modern quarrying is visible as earthworks on aerial photographs of the 1940s immediately to the south east of California Farm (formerly Herston Farm), Swanage. The earthworks consist of: quarry pits, scarps, spoil heaps and at least three shafts (see linked records 6 020 150-2) in the south and centre of the area. A fourth shaft is marked on the 1st edition OS map in the north western part of the area, but could not be definitely identified on the aerial photographs (see 6 020 149). The quarries are located on limestone, visible as pits over an area measuring approximately 200 m by 215 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 0215 7758 (254m by 248m) (21 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 11:19AM