Monument record MWX3996 - Post medieval quarry, Gold Down, Tyneham
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Summary
Quarry marked on the first and second edition OS maps. A pit is visible as an earthwork at this location on aerial photographs of Gold Down taken in 1946. It is considered likely to be the remains of the post medieval quarry mentioned above.
Map
Type and Period (1)
Full Description
Quarry marked on the first edition OS map (1). Also marked on the second edition map (2).
A pit is visible as an earthwork at this location on aerial photographs of Gold Down taken in 1946 (3). It is considered likely to be the remains of the post medieval quarry mentioned above. This feature was digitally plotted during the South West Rapid Coastal Zone Assessment Survey (Dorset). It is still visible as an earthwork on the most recent aerial images available to the project.
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Location
| Grid reference | Centred SY 87718 79708 (62m by 31m) (3 map features) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SY87NE |
| Civil Parish | Steeple with Tyneham; Dorset |
| Unitary Authority | Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- Legacy UID: Dorset Sites and Monuments Record: 6 022 062
Record last edited
Oct 9 2013 2:31PM