Monument record MWX3023 - Post medieval limestone quarrying, Eastington Farm, Worth Matravers
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Summary
Limestone quarrying, Corfe Castle Estate. A dispersed area of limestone quarrying and extraction to the south-west of Eastington Farm.
Map
Type and Period (1)
Full Description
Limestone quarry at Corfe Castle Estate. (1) A dispersed area of limestone quarrying and extraction to the south-west of Eastington Farm. Shallow extractive pits and an area of disturbed ground are visible as earthworks on aerial photographs and lidar (2-4). The features were digitally plotted during the South West Rapid Coastal Zone Assessment Survey (Dorset).
Sources/Archives (4)
- <1> SWX1388 Unpublished document: Papworth M. 1994. Eastington, Acton, Westwood, Wilkswood, New Barn, Corfe Castle Estate, Wessex Region. 65.
- <2> SDO12878 Photograph: Channel Coastal Observatory. 23-MAR-2008. Lidar.
- <3> SDO12879 Aerial Photograph: Channel Coastal Observatory. 25-FEB-2009. Lidar.
- <4> SDO12787 Aerial Photograph: Royal Air Force. 20-MAR-1945. RAF 106G/LA187 3006-8.
Finds (0)
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (0)
Location
| Grid reference | Centred SY 981 775 (201m by 339m) (13 map features) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SY97NE |
| Civil Parish | Worth Matravers; Dorset |
| Unitary Authority | Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- Legacy UID: Dorset Sites and Monuments Record: 6 028 085
Record last edited
Jan 17 2019 10:33AM
