Monument record MDO29660 - 19th century to modern coastal quarries, Weston, Portland
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Summary
Three 19th century to modern limestone quarries are visible as earthworks on aerial photographs of the 1940s to the north of Weston Street.
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Type and Period (1)
Full Description
Three 19th century to modern limestone quarries are visible as earthworks on aerial photographs of the 1940s to the north of Weston Street. The quarries are visible over an area measuring approximately 160 m by 40 m. (1) The site is not visible as an earthwork on the most recent comprehensive aerial imagery available to the project. (2) This site was digitally plotted during the South West Rapid Coastal Zone Assessment Survey (Dorset).
<1> Royal Air Force, 13-APR-1946, RAF 106G/UK/1411 4045-6 (Aerial Photograph). SDO13028.
<2> XX-XXX-2009, Google Earth (Aerial Photograph). SDO12705.
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Location
| Grid reference | Centred SY 6898 7100 (164m by 56m) (7 map features) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SY67SE |
| Unitary Authority | Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- None recorded
Record last edited
Oct 30 2013 4:08PM
