Monument record MDO21108 - Quarry, Nutcombe Close, Charmouth

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Summary

Irregular earthworks, interpreted as the result of occasional small-scale quarrying for chert.

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Full Description

<1> Smith, R, and Seager Smith, R, 1992, Land to the Rear of Nutcombe Terrace, Charmouth, Dorset, Archaeological Evaluation (Unpublished document). SWX8547.

'Intermittent and irregular earthworks noted in the area of the proposed development are probably associated with sporadic quarrying for chert blocks which form a component of the natural bedrock of the area.'

<2> Smith, R J C, 1992, Nutcombe Terrace, Charmouth. Proceedings of the Dorset Natural History and Archaeological Society, 233 (Article in serial). SDO11250.

'Intermittent and irregular earthworks in the proposed development area are probably associated with the small-scale quarrying of chert.'

Sources/Archives (2)

  • <1> Unpublished document: Smith, R, and Seager Smith, R. 1992. Land to the Rear of Nutcombe Terrace, Charmouth, Dorset, Archaeological Evaluation.
  • <2> Article in serial: Smith, R J C. 1992. Nutcombe Terrace, Charmouth. Proceedings of the Dorset Natural History and Archaeological Society. 114. 233.

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Location

Grid reference Centred SY 36162 93734 (50m by 59m)
Map sheet SY39SE
Civil Parish Charmouth; Dorset
Unitary Authority Dorset

Protected Status/Designation

Other Statuses/References

  • Legacy UID: Dorset Sites and Monuments Record: 1 029 069

Record last edited

Aug 22 2024 4:49PM

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