Monument record MDO19540 - Butts Shoreline Quarry, Portland

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Probable shoreline quarry on tidal platform. There is evidence of stone-cutting tool marks in the cliff behind, which may be C19. The whole shoreline between here and the Bill has the appearance of being modified by former quarrying and is worth further investigation.

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Probable shoreline quarry on tidal platform. There is evidence of stone-cutting tool marks in the cliff behind, which may be C19. The whole shoreline between here and the Bill has the appearance of being modified by former quarrying and is worth further investigation. (1)


<1> Stanier, P, 2007, Field observation (Verbal communication). SDO10278.

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  • <1> Verbal communication: Stanier, P. 2007. Field observation.

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Grid reference SY 6830 6880 (point)
Map sheet SY66NE
Unitary Authority Dorset

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Sep 6 2024 4:32PM

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