Monument record MDO24550 - Quarrying, Poxwell
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Summary
Extensive quarrying of post medieval date, visible as earthworks on aerial photographs to the south of Poxwell.
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Full Description
A series of linear quarries with associated spoil heaps are visible as earthworks on aerial photographs to the south of Poxwell {1-2}. The features, which were digitally plotted during the South Dorset Ridgeway Mapping Project are considered to be post medieval in origin.
<1> Royal Air Force, 04-NOV-1946, RAF/CPE/UK/1821 4445-6 (Aerial Photograph). SDO11771.
<2> Royal Air Force, 04-NOV-1946, RAF/CPE/UK/1821 4443-4 (Aerial Photograph). SDO11784.
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Location
| Grid reference | Centred SY 7415 8386 (1153m by 163m) (21 map features) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SY78SW |
| Civil Parish | Poxwell; Dorset |
| Unitary Authority | Dorset |
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Record last edited
Aug 23 2024 12:45PM
