Monument record MWX4038 - Old quarry shaft by Herston Farm, Swanage
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Summary
An old quarry shaft marked on the first edition OS map. The quarry shaft is visible as an earthwork on aerial photographs of 1946.
Map
Type and Period (1)
Full Description
An old quarry shaft marked on the first edition OS map, also marked on the second edition map (1-2)
The quarry shaft described above in (1-2) is visible as an earthwork on aerial photographs of 1946. The shaft is sub-oval and measures approximately 21 m by 15 m. (3) It is located within an area of quarrying and spoil heaps (see parent record). This site was digitally plotted during the South west Rapid Coastal Zone Assessment Survey (Dorset).
Sources/Archives (3)
Finds (0)
Related Monuments/Buildings (1)
Related Events/Activities (0)
Location
| Grid reference | Centred SZ 02254 77539 (24m by 19m) (3 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: 6 020 152
Record last edited
Sep 10 2013 11:39AM