Monument record MWX4108 - Post medieval to modern quay, Russel Quay, Arne
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Summary
Russel Quay is first recorded in 1761 and appears to have continued in use until the early 20th century. A group of submerged structures and posts are visible on aerial photographs of Russel Quay taken in 2010. They are considered likely to be the remains of the post medieval to modern quay marked here on the First edition OS map.
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Type and Period (1)
Full Description
Russel Quay is first recorded in 1761 and appears to have continued in use until the early 20th century. The site was investigated in 2000-2, the remains of two timber quays were recorded as well as two artificial hards for beaching vessels (1).
A group of submerged structures and posts are visible on aerial photographs of Russel Quay taken in 2010 (2). They are considered likely to be the remains of the post medieval to modern quay marked here on the First edition OS map (3). These features were digitally plotted during the South West Rapid Coastal Zone Assessment Survey (Dorset).
Sources/Archives (3)
- <1> SDO12289 Serial: Dorset Natural History and Archaeological Society. 200. Proceedings of the Dorset Natural History and Archaeological Society for 2003. 125. 93-99.
- <2> SDO12622 Aerial Photograph: Channel Coastal Observatory. 15-OCT-2010. CCO Aerial Photographic Coverage 2009.
- <3> SDO10239 Map: Ordnance Survey. 1864, 1886. Ordnance Survey 25-inch map, epoch one. paper. 1:2500.
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Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
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Location
| Grid reference | Centred SY 97158 89633 (36m by 58m) (51 map features) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SY98NE |
| Civil Parish | Arne; Dorset |
| Unitary Authority | Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- Legacy UID: Dorset Sites and Monuments Record: 6 002 101
Record last edited
Dec 4 2013 8:46AM