Monument record MDO27932 - Quarries at The Cliff, Motcombe
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Summary
Several quarry pits marked on the Ordnance Survey 25-inch epoch 1 (1885-8) map. The quarry pits are marked on the Ordnance Survey 25-inch epoch 2 (1900-1) and epoch 3 maps but the quarry appears disused.
Map
Type and Period (1)
Full Description
Quarry marked on the Ordnance Survey 25-inch epoch 1 (1885-8) map. The quarry pits are marked on the Ordnance Survey 25-inch epoch 2 (1900-1) and epoch 3 maps but the quarry appears disused.
Ordnance Survey, Ordnance Survey 25-inch map, epoch 1 (Map). SDO10239.
Ordnance Survey, Ordnance Survey 25-inch map, epoch 2, Dorset IV.10 Revised: 1900, Published: 1901 (Map). SDO11594.
Ordnance Survey, Ordnance Survey 25-inch map, epoch 3, Dorset IV.10 Revised: 1927, Published: 1929 (Map). SDO11595.
Sources/Archives (3)
- --- SDO10239 Map: Ordnance Survey. Ordnance Survey 25-inch map, epoch 1. paper. 1:2500.
- --- SDO11594 Map: Ordnance Survey. Ordnance Survey 25-inch map, epoch 2. paper. 1:2500. Dorset IV.10 Revised: 1900, Published: 1901.
- --- SDO11595 Map: Ordnance Survey. Ordnance Survey 25-inch map, epoch 3. paper. 1:2500. Dorset IV.10 Revised: 1927, Published: 1929.
Finds (0)
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
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Location
| Grid reference | Centred ST 8667 2447 (91m by 189m) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | ST82SE |
| Civil Parish | Motcombe; Dorset |
| Unitary Authority | Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- None recorded
Record last edited
Oct 20 2025 5:29PM
