Monument record MDO19691 - Wide Street Tunnel, Trade Quarries, Portland
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Summary
‘Tunnel' on 1889 map with track but no tramway, leading from Trade Quarries into Wide Street Quarries. Although the 1863 map names no tunnel, it may have been in place or planned because quarrying is starting here on the east side of Wide Street. Not marked on the 1900 map.
Map
Type and Period (1)
Full Description
‘Tunnel' on 1889 map with track but no tramway, leading from Trade Quarries into Wide Street Quarries (1). Although the 1863 map names no tunnel, it may have been in place or planned because quarrying is starting here on the east side of Wide Street (2). Not marked on the 1900 map. (3)
<1> Ordnance Survey, 1889, Ordnance Survey 25-inch map, sheet LVIII.11 (Map). SDO10250.
<2> Ordnance Survey, 1864, 1886, Ordnance Survey 25-inch map, epoch one (Map). SDO10239.
<3> Ordnance Survey, 1901, Ordnance Survey 25-inch map, sheet LVIII.11 (Map). SDO10241.
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Related Events/Activities (1)
Location
| Grid reference | SY 6867 7226 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SY67SE |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- None recorded
Record last edited
Sep 14 2007 12:59PM
