Monument record MDO28016 - Quarry west of Melbury Hill, Compton Abbas
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Summary
Quarry marked on Ordnance Survey 25-inch map epoch 1 (1885-8) on which it is described as 'Old Quarry'.
Map
Type and Period (1)
Full Description
Old quarry marked on Ordnance Survey 25-inch map epoch 1 (1885-8). It lay adjacent to an old limekiln.(1)
The quarry is marked andt labelled on theOrdnance Survey 25-inch map epoch 2 (1900-1), but appears disused.(2)
It is not marked on the Ordnance Survey 25-inch map epoch 3 (1928).(3)
<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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Finds (0)
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (0)
Location
| Grid reference | Centred ST 8694 1934 (80m by 71m) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | ST81NE |
| Civil Parish | Compton Abbas; Dorset |
| Unitary Authority | Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- Legacy UID: Dorset Sites and Monuments Record: 2 012 019
Record last edited
Oct 19 2020 3:37PM
