Monument record MDO29715 - 19th to 20th century structure, Tout Quarries, Portland

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Summary

A sub-square enclosure of possible 19th to 20th century date is visible as a structure on aerial photographs of the 1940s at the western edge of Tout Quarries, Portland. The enclosure is of uncertain function but may be the base of a structure associated with quarrying.

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Full Description

A sub-square enclosure of possible 19th to 20th century date is visible as a structure on aerial photographs of the 1940s at the western edge of Tout Quarries, Portland. The enclosure is of uncertain function but may be the base of a structure associated with quarrying. The walled enclosure is sub-square and measures approximately 10 m by 11 m. (1) This site was digitally plotted during the South West Rapid Coastal Zone Assessment Survey (Dorset).

Sources/Archives (1)

  • <1> Aerial Photograph: Royal Air Force. 13-APR-1946. RAF 106G/UK/1411 4043-4.

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Location

Grid reference Centred SY 6855 7288 (16m by 16m) (3 map features)
Map sheet SY67SE
Unitary Authority Dorset

Protected Status/Designation

  • None recorded

Other Statuses/References

  • None recorded

Record last edited

Nov 5 2013 9:57AM

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