Monument record MDO29239 - Post medieval limestone quarrying, Worth Matravers
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Summary
A series of small extractive pits and hollows of probable post medieval origin are visible as earthworks on aerial photographs and lidar in the vicinity of the settlement of Worth Matravers.
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Type and Period (1)
Full Description
A series of small extractive pits and hollows of probable post medieval origin are visible as earthworks on aerial photographs and lidar in the vicinity of the settlement of Worth Matravers. (1-4) . The site was digitally plotted during the South West Rapid Coastal Zone Assessment Survey (Dorset).
Sources/Archives (4)
- <1> SDO12878 Photograph: Channel Coastal Observatory. 23-MAR-2008. Lidar.
- <2> SDO12879 Aerial Photograph: Channel Coastal Observatory. 25-FEB-2009. Lidar.
- <3> SDO12904 Aerial Photograph: Royal Air Force. 20-MAR-1945. RAF 106G/LA187 3006-8.
- <4> SDO12903 Aerial Photograph: Royal Air Force. 04-NOV-1946. RAF/CPE/UK/1824 3243-4.
Finds (0)
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
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Location
| Grid reference | Centred SY 9772 7767 (521m by 402m) (21 map features) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SY97NE |
| Civil Parish | Worth Matravers; Dorset |
| Unitary Authority | Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- None recorded
Record last edited
Apr 3 2014 10:41AM
