Monument record MDO31035 - Post medieval to modern quarrying, south of Leeson Park, Swanage/Langton Matravers
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Summary
Three areas of possibly late post medieval to modern quarrying are visible as earthworks on aerial photographs of 1945 to the south east of Leeson Park.
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Full Description
Three areas of possibly late post medieval to modern quarrying are visible as earthworks on aerial photographs of 1945 to the south east of Leeson Park. The quarries are situated on Limestone. The earthworks comprise: two large pits with an area of small pits in between them. The earthworks are visible over an area measuring approximately 240 m by 80 m. (1) These features were digitally plotted during the Wild Purbeck Mapping Project.
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Location
| Grid reference | Centred SZ 0098 7825 (250m by 101m) (14 map features) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SZ07NW |
| Civil Parish | Langton Matravers; Dorset |
| Civil Parish | Swanage; Dorset |
| Unitary Authority | Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- None recorded
Record last edited
Jan 10 2019 10:45AM
