Monument record MWX4032 - Old quarry, south west of California Farm, Swanage
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Summary
An old quarry, marked on the first edition OS map. Quarrying is visible in this area to the south west of California Farm.
Map
Type and Period (1)
Full Description
An old quarry, marked on the first edition OS map, also marked on the second edition (1-2)
Quarrying is visible in the area described above to the south west of California Farm. The quarries are located on limestone, visible as pits over an area measuring approximately 540 m by 90 m. (3-4) This site was digitally plotted during the South west Rapid Coastal Zone Assessment Survey (Dorset).
Sources/Archives (4)
- <1> SDO10239 Map: Ordnance Survey. 1864, 1886. Ordnance Survey 25-inch map, epoch one. paper. 1:2500.
- <2> SDO11594 Map: Ordnance Survey. 1900. Ordnance Survey 25-inch map, epoch two. paper. 1:2500.
- <3> SDO12835 Aerial Photograph: Channel Coastal Observatory. 30-NOV-2009. Lidar SZ0176NE.
- <4> SDO12834 Aerial Photograph: Channel Coastal Observatory. 30-NOV-2009. Lidar SZ0177SE.
Finds (0)
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (0)
Location
| Grid reference | Centred SZ 01661 77337 (538m by 156m) (30 map features) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SZ07NW |
| Civil Parish | Swanage; Dorset |
| Unitary Authority | Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- Legacy UID: Dorset Sites and Monuments Record: 6 020 146
Record last edited
Sep 9 2013 3:12PM