Monument record MDO31549 - Medieval quarry, West Lynch, Corfe Castle
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Summary
A group of pits and spoil heaps are visible as earthworks in aerial photographs of West Lynch, Corfe Castle. They are considered likely to be the remains of medieval marble quarrying.
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Type and Period (1)
Full Description
The remains of Mediaeval Purbeck Marble quarrying situated towards the west end of the extensive Mediaeval marble quarries (principally famous in the 13th centry), running eastward along the northern slope of Purbeck Hill to Swanage, from Hazel View to Lynch Farm. The site consists of a small isolated area of undulating ground. <1>
A group of pits and spoil heaps are visible as earthworks in aerial photographs of West Lynch, Corfe Castle <3-4>. They are considered likely to be the remains of medieval marble quarrying. These features were digitally plotted during the Wild Purbeck mapping project.
Sources/Archives (4)
- <1> SDO18060 Monograph: Lancashire Archaeological Unit. 2000. Monument Protection Programme Quarrying Industry Step 3.2 Additional Site Assessments.
- <2> SDO13685 Aerial Photograph: Royal Air Force. 27-MAR-1945. RAF 106G/LA/200 2061-62.
- <3> SDO13686 Aerial Photograph: Royal Air Force. 04-NOV-1946. RAF/CPE/UK/1821 5412.
- <4> SDO14739 Digital archive: National Record of the Historic Environment. 1466581.
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Location
| Grid reference | Centred SY 9544 8010 (479m by 160m) (6 map features) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SY98SE |
| Civil Parish | Corfe Castle; Dorset |
| Unitary Authority | Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- Legacy UID: National Monuments Record: SY 98 SE 99
- Legacy UID: National Record of the Historic Environment: 1466581
Record last edited
Apr 21 2023 6:57PM