Monument record MDO32794 - Copperas Works, Alum Chine, Bournemouth

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Summary

A post-medieval copperas works at Alum Chine

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Full Description

'Allomchine copperas house' was marked on Norden's late 16th C map, and was part of a documented historic industry in the area (1, 2). The precise location of the copperas house and associated extraction is unknown.

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  • <1> Monograph: Cochrane, C. 1970. Poole Bay and Purbeck 300 BC- AD 1660.
  • <2> Unpublished document: 1558-1603. Laycolt v Draper.

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Location

Grid reference SZ 073 902 (point) Centred on
Map sheet SZ09SE
Unitary Authority Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole

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Record last edited

Jan 6 2016 12:18PM

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