Monument record MDO27998 - Quarry, Melbury Hill, Melbury Abbas
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Summary
Quarry cut into the north side of Melbury Hill marked on Ordnance Survey 25-inch map epoch 1 (1885-8). It is marked as an 'old quarry' on the Ordnance Survey 25-inch map epoch 2 (1900-1) indicating it had gone out of use by the beginning of the 20th century.
Map
Type and Period (1)
Full Description
Quarry cut into the north side of Melbury Hill marked on Ordnance Survey 25-inch map epoch 1 (1885-8). It is marked as an 'old quarry' on the Ordnance Survey 25-inch map epoch 2 (1900-1) indicating it had gone out of use by the beginning of the 20th century.
<1> Ordnance Survey, 1864, 1886, Ordnance Survey 25-inch map, epoch one (Map). SDO10239.
<2> Ordnance Survey, 1900, Ordnance Survey 25-inch map, epoch two (Map). SDO11594.
<3> Ordnance Survey, 1923-33, Ordnance Survey 25-inch map, epoch three (Map). SDO11595.
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Location
| Grid reference | Centred ST 8744 2020 (133m by 141m) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | ST82SE |
| Civil Parish | Melbury Abbas; Dorset |
| Unitary Authority | Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- Legacy UID: Dorset Sites and Monuments Record: 2 038 023
Record last edited
Aug 29 2024 12:04PM
