Monument record MDO29241 - 19th and 20th century limestone quarries, Acton, Langton Matravers
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Summary
A series of large extractive pits and quarries are visible as earthworks on aerial photographs and lidar to the south of Acton, Worth Matravers. The features are considered likely to be of late 19th century or 20th century date.
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Full Description
A series of large extractive pits and quarries are visible as earthworks on aerial photographs and lidar to the south of Acton, Worth Matravers. The features are considered likely to be of late 19th century or 20th century date. (1-3) . The site was digitally plotted during the South West Rapid Coastal Zone Assessment Survey (Dorset).
<1> Channel Coastal Observatory, 23-MAR-2008, Lidar (Photograph). SDO12878.
<2> Channel Coastal Observatory, 25-FEB-2009, Lidar (Aerial Photograph). SDO12879.
<3> Royal Air Force, 20-MAR-1945, RAF 106G/LA187 3005-6 (Aerial Photograph). SDO12905.
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Location
| Grid reference | Centred SY 9908 7784 (389m by 326m) (8 map features) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SY97NE |
| Civil Parish | Langton Matravers; Dorset |
| Unitary Authority | Dorset |
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Record last edited
Aug 22 2024 4:15PM
