Monument record MDO19612 - Park Road skew tunnel, Portland
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Summary
Skewed tunnel beneath Park Street which brought a tramway from Park Quarries to the Bottom Coombe stone works. Now blocked but the east arch, in stone, survives close to secondary stone works. First convincingly shown, with tramway, on 1927 map.
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Full Description
Skewed tunnel beneath Park Street which brought a tramway from Park Quarries to the Bottom Coombe stone works. Now blocked but the east arch, in stone, survives close to secondary stone works. (1) First convincingly shown, with tramway, on 1927 map. (2)
<1> 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. (Unpublished document). SDO10260.
<2> Ordnance Survey, 1929, Ordnance Survey 25-inch map, sheet LVIII.15 (Map). SDO10269.
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Related Events/Activities (1)
Location
| Grid reference | SY 6913 7167 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SY67SE |
| Unitary Authority | Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- None recorded
Record last edited
Sep 12 2007 1:14AM
