Monument record MWX4288 - Timber yard, Lower Hamworthy, Poole
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Summary
A timber yard probably originating in the later nineteenth century in Lower Hamworthy according to map evidence. It is still in use as a timber yard.
Map
Type and Period (1)
Full Description
A timber yard first depicted on the Ordnance Survey 25-inch epoch 1 map, serviced by a tramway from the Hamworthy railway branch line. (1) The evolution of the buildings on the site can be traced on the epoch 2-4 maps. (2) (3) (4)
The tramway was removed post-war. The site continues to be used as a timber yard.
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> SDO11595 Map: Ordnance Survey. 1923-33. Ordnance Survey 25-inch map, epoch three. paper. 1:2500.
- <4> SDO11596 Map: Ordnance Survey. 1934-38. Ordnance Survey 25-inch map, epoch four. paper. 1:2500.
Finds (0)
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Location
| Grid reference | Centred SZ 00456 90284 (232m by 140m) Approximate |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SZ09SW |
| Unitary Authority | Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- None recorded
Record last edited
Aug 16 2022 12:21PM
