Monument record MWX2798 - Ironstone Quarry, Hengistbury Head, Bournemouth
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Summary
The Hengistbury Mining Company cut a quarry into Warren Hill to extract ironstone doggers. It was in operation from 1856 to 1870.
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Full Description
The Hengistbury Mining Company formed by J E Holloway in 1848, began cutting into the headland of Hengistbury Head in 1856 to extract the ironstone doggers for transhipment to Southampton, then onward to the steelworks of South Wales. The mining operations continued until 1870. The opencast quarry formed a deep cut into Warren Hill and the spoil tips known as the 'batters' were ranged along the north face of the hill. In 1976, part of the quarry was dammed to form a lake for wildlife. <1> <4>
A small ironstone quarry mine that is located at Hengistbury Head. The mine was in use between 1848 and 1854 and consisted of the mine/quarry area, spoil heaps and a harbour for the transportation of the ore. The quarry area of the site has since been flooded to provide a wildlife sanctuary and the remaining spoil heaps are covered in scrubland. The area is scheduled and is classed as an area of Special Scientific Interest. <2>
Sources/Archives (5)
- <1> SWX4038 Monograph: Cunliffe, B. 1987. Hengistbury Head, Dorset. 1: The Prehistoric and Roman Settlement, 3500BC- AD500, Excavations at Crouch Hill, 1921, 1969. in Oxford University Committee for Archaeology monograph series Vol no.13 Page(s) 40-7. 14.
- <2> SDO20410 Unpublished document: English Heritage. 1995. Monuments Protection Programme Industrial Monuments Assessment, Step 3 Report: The Iron Mining Industry Volume 3.
- <3> SWX8161 Index: Cresswell, J. 2003. Items in collection of the Bournemouth Natural Science Society..
- <4> SDO12578 Monograph: Hoodless, W. A.. 2005. Hengistbury Head, The Whole Story. 55-60.
- <5> SDO14739 Digital archive: National Record of the Historic Environment. 1463895.
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Location
| Grid reference | Centred SZ 173 906 (1278m by 353m) (2 map features) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SZ19SE |
| Unitary Authority | Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- Legacy UID: National Monuments Record: SZ 19 SE 179
- Legacy UID: National Record of the Historic Environment: 1463895
Record last edited
Dec 29 2023 4:54PM