Monument record MDO29715 - 19th to 20th century structure, Tout Quarries, Portland
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Summary
A sub-square enclosure of possible 19th to 20th century date is visible as a structure on aerial photographs of the 1940s at the western edge of Tout Quarries, Portland. The enclosure is of uncertain function but may be the base of a structure associated with quarrying.
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Full Description
A sub-square enclosure of possible 19th to 20th century date is visible as a structure on aerial photographs of the 1940s at the western edge of Tout Quarries, Portland. The enclosure is of uncertain function but may be the base of a structure associated with quarrying. The walled enclosure is sub-square and measures approximately 10 m by 11 m. (1) 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 4043-4 (Aerial Photograph). SDO13039.
Sources/Archives (1)
- <1> SDO13039 Aerial Photograph: Royal Air Force. 13-APR-1946. RAF 106G/UK/1411 4043-4.
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Location
| Grid reference | Centred SY 6855 7288 (16m by 16m) (3 map features) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SY67SE |
| Unitary Authority | Dorset |
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Record last edited
Sep 6 2024 4:34PM
