Monument record MWX4033 - Old quarry by Herston Farm, Swanage
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Summary
An old quarry marked on the first edition of the OS map. The quarry is visible as an earthwork on recent lidar imagery to the west of California Farm.
Map
Type and Period (1)
Full Description
An old quarry marked on the first edition of the OS map (1) Also marked on the second edition (2)
The quarry described above in (1-2) is visible as an earthwork on recent lidar imagery to the west of California Farm. The quarry is located on limestone and measures approximately 90 m by 17 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> SDO12851 Aerial Photograph: Channel Coastal Observatory. 30-NOV-2009. Lidar SZ0177NW.
- <4> SDO12852 Aerial Photograph: Channel Coastal Observatory. 30-NOV-2009. Lidar SZ0177NE.
Finds (0)
Related Monuments/Buildings (1)
Related Events/Activities (0)
Location
| Grid reference | Centred SZ 01788 77648 (88m by 62m) (4 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: 6 020 147
Record last edited
Sep 9 2013 2:12PM
