Monument record MWX4046 - Old quarries, west of Durlston, Swanage
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Summary
Old quarries marked on the first edition of the OS map. The quarries are visible as earthworks on recent lidar imagery to the west of Durlston Dairy Bungalow.
Map
Type and Period (1)
Full Description
Old quarries marked on the first edition of the OS map, also marked on the second edition (1)
The post medieval quarries described above in (1) are visible as earthworks on recent lidar imagery to the west of Durlston Dairy Bungalow. The quarries are located on limestone and consist of a number of closely spaced pits. They are visible over an area measuring approximately 220 m by 175 m. (2-3) This site was digitally plotted during the South west Rapid Coastal Zone Assessment Survey (Dorset).
Sources/Archives (3)
Finds (0)
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (0)
Location
| Grid reference | Centred SZ 02642 77657 (231m by 181m) (16 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: 6 020 160
Record last edited
Sep 10 2013 9:40AM
