Monument record MWX4384 - Park Quarries, Portland
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Summary
Park Quarries marked on the second edition of the OS map. First Park Quarries indicated on 1900 map to east of railway line, with further development on the west side by 1927. Now partly built over, including the health centre. Park Estate Road cuts through the site from east to west.
Map
Type and Period (1)
Full Description
Park Quarries marked on the second edition of the OS map. (1) Now site. First Park Quarries (SY 6910 7170) indicated on 1900 map to east of railway line (2), with further development on the west side (SY 6903 7168) by 1927. (3) Now partly built over, including the health centre. Park Estate Road cuts through the site from east to west. (4)
Sources/Archives (3)
- <2> SDO10268 Map: Ordnance Survey. 1901. Ordnance Survey 25-inch map, sheet LVIII.15.
- <3> SDO10269 Map: Ordnance Survey. 1929. Ordnance Survey 25-inch map, sheet LVIII.15.
- <4> SDO10260 Unpublished document: AC Archaeology. 2002. The Isle of Portland Review of Mineral Planning Permissions Stage 1: archaeological baseline study for Hanson Bath & Portland Stone, document no. 4299/1/4..
Finds (0)
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (1)
Location
| Grid reference | Centred SY 6907 7171 (92m by 81m) (2 map features) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SY67SE |
| Unitary Authority | Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- Legacy UID: Dorset Sites and Monuments Record: 4 001 346
Record last edited
Sep 14 2007 1:58AM
