Monument record MDO31039 - Post medieval quarrying, east of Leeson Park, Swanage/Langton Matravers
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Summary
An area of post medieval extractive pits is visible as earthworks on aerial photographs of the 1940s to the east of Leeson Park.
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Full Description
An area of post medieval extractive pits is visible as earthworks on aerial photographs of the 1940s to the east of Leeson Park. The quarries are situated on Limestone. The earthworks consist of small extractive pits and larger excavated areas, visible over an area measuring approximately 330 m by 240 m. (1-2) These features were digitally plotted during the Wild Purbeck Mapping Project.
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Location
| Grid reference | Centred SZ 0097 7854 (294m by 462m) (16 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
Jul 15 2014 11:56AM