Monument record MDO31043 - Post medieval quarrying, east of Coombe, Swanage
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Summary
An area of post medieval extractive pits is visible as earthworks on aerial photographs of 1945 and 1946 to the east of Coombe, Swanage.
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Full Description
An area of post medieval extractive pits is visible as earthworks on aerial photographs of 1945 and 1946 to the east of Coombe, Swanage. The pits are situated on Limestone. The earthworks consist of small extractive pits and larger excavated areas, visible over an area measuring approximately 160 m by 150 m. (1-2) These features were digitally plotted during the Wild Purbeck Mapping Project.
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Location
| Grid reference | SZ 0105 7897 (point) |
|---|---|
| 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