Monument record MDO31042 - Post medieval quarrying, west of Leeson Park, Langton Matravers
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Summary
An area of post medieval extractive pits is visible as earthworks on aerial photographs of 1945 to the west of Leeson Park, Langton Matravers.
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Full Description
An area of post medieval extractive pits is visible as earthworks on aerial photographs of 1945 to the west of Leeson Park, Langton Matravers. The quarries are situated on Limestone. The earthworks consist of small extractive pits and larger excavated areas, visible over an area measuring approximately 450 m by 260 m. (1) These features were digitally plotted during the Wild Purbeck Mapping Project.
Sources/Archives (1)
- <1> SDO13414 Aerial Photograph: Royal Air Force. 10-FEB-1945. RAF 106G/LA128 7078-9.
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Location
| Grid reference | Centred SZ 0057 7869 (1083m by 722m) (22 map features) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SZ07NW |
| Civil Parish | Langton Matravers; Dorset |
| Unitary Authority | Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- None recorded
Record last edited
Jul 15 2014 11:55AM