Monument record MWX3836 - Quarry off New Lane, Swyre
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Summary
An old quarry marked on the first edition OS map. Visible as an earthwork on aerial photographs {3} and digitally plotted for the South Dorset Ridgeway Mapping Project.
Map
Type and Period (1)
Full Description
An old quarry marked on the first edition OS map as Old Quarry (1) By the time of the second edition (1893) the quarry is marked simply as Quarry and seems larger, suggesting it may have come back into use (2). Visible as an earthwork on aerial photographs {3} and digitally plotted for the South Dorset Ridgeway Mapping Project.
Sources/Archives (1)
- <3> SDO12153 Aerial Photograph: Royal Air Force. 04-NOV-1946. RAF/CPE/UK/1824 3314-5.
Finds (0)
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (0)
Location
| Grid reference | Centred SY 52329 88109 (210m by 160m) (5 map features) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SY58NW |
| Civil Parish | Swyre; Dorset |
| Unitary Authority | Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- Legacy UID: Dorset Sites and Monuments Record: 1 109 022
Record last edited
Feb 16 2012 11:35AM