Monument record MDO38360 - Historic quarrying, Shedbush Farm, Stanton St Gabriel
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Summary
A low linear scarp is visible as earthworks on aerial photographs taken in 1948 to the north of Muddyford Lane, Shedbush Farm. It runs east-west for 90m and is possibly associated with medieval or later quarrying although a natural origin cannot be ruled out. The site has since been levelled. It was digitally plotted during the Marshwood Vale NMP.
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Full Description
A low linear scarp is visible as earthworks on aerial photographs taken in 1948 to the north of Muddyford Lane, Shedbush Farm (1). It runs east-west for 90m and is possibly associated with medieval or later quarrying although a natural origin cannot be ruled out. The site has since been levelled and is no longer visible on Google Earth imagery. It was digitally plotted during the Marshwood Vale NMP.
Sources/Archives (1)
- <1> SDO14707 Aerial Photograph: Royal Air Force. 22-JAN-1948. RAF/CPE/UK/2431 RP 3174-5. sy4093_dtm_1m.asc.
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Location
| Grid reference | SY 40627 93210 (point) (45 map features) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SY49SW |
| Civil Parish | Stanton St Gabriel; Dorset |
| Unitary Authority | Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- None recorded
Record last edited
Nov 12 2020 4:54PM