Monument record MDO29681 - Early modern quarry pits and spoil, Portland Bill, Portland
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Summary
An area of possible early modern quarry pits and mounds of spoil is visible as earthworks on aerial photographs of the 1940s in the area now covered by DTEO Portland Bill.
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Type and Period (2)
Full Description
An area of possible early modern quarry pits and mounds of spoil is visible as earthworks on aerial photographs of the 1940s in the area now covered by DTEO Portland Bill. The features are visible over an area measuring approximately 185 m by 230 m. (1) This site was digitally plotted during the South West Rapid Coastal Zone Assessment Survey (Dorset).
Sources/Archives (1)
- <1> SDO13027 Aerial Photograph: Royal Air Force. 13-APR-1946. RAF 106G/UK/1411 4050-1.
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Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
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Location
| Grid reference | Centred SY 6761 6872 (243m by 201m) (41 map features) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SY66NE |
| Unitary Authority | Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- None recorded
Record last edited
Nov 1 2013 12:18PM