Monument record MDO23979 - Looke Farm, quarrying
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Summary
A series of large extractive pits or quarries are visible as earthworks on aerial photographs to the south-east of Looke Farm. They are probably of post medieval date associated with the adjacent lime kiln,
Map
Type and Period (1)
Full Description
A series of large extractive pits or quarries are visible as earthworks on aerial photographs {1} to the south-east of Looke Farm. They are probably of post medieval date and associated with the adjacent lime kiln described in MDO2302. The site was digitally plotted during the South Dorset Ridgeway Mapping Project.
<1> Royal Air Force, 04-NOV-1946, RAF/CPE/UK/1824 3307-8 (Aerial Photograph). SDO11680.
Sources/Archives (1)
- <1> SDO11680 Aerial Photograph: Royal Air Force. 04-NOV-1946. RAF/CPE/UK/1824 3307-8.
Finds (0)
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
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Location
| Grid reference | Centred SY 5519 8842 (385m by 198m) (8 map features) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SY58NE |
| Civil Parish | Puncknowle; Dorset |
| Unitary Authority | Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- None recorded
Record last edited
Mar 15 2012 5:12AM
