Monument record MWX4402 - Southwell Quarry tramway, Portland

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Summary

A tramway marked on the second edition OS map.

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Full Description

A tramway marked on the second edition OS map (1) Quarry tramway from very small beginnings of Southwell Quarry, ran across High Street and through Sheat Quarries to a cliff tipping place, shown on 1901 map. (2) The quarry was larger by 1926 but the tramway had been removed. (3)

Sources/Archives (2)

  • <2> Map: Ordnance Survey. 1901. Ordnance Survey 25-inch map, sheet LX.3.
  • <3> Map: Ordnance Survey. 1929. Ordnance Survey 25-inch map, sheet LX.3.

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Location

Grid reference Centred SY 6895 6989 (230m by 20m) (2 map features)
Map sheet SY66NE
Unitary Authority Dorset

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  • None recorded

Other Statuses/References

  • Legacy UID: Dorset Sites and Monuments Record: 4 001 365

Record last edited

Oct 4 2007 10:39AM

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