Monument record MDO31040 - Post medieval quarrying, south of Coombe, Langton Matravers
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An area of post medieval extractive pits is visible as earthworks on aerial photographs of 1946 and 2000 to the south of Coombe. The quarries are situated on Limestone. The earthworks consist of small extractive pits and larger excavated areas, visible over an area measuring approximately 700 m by 325 m. (1) These features were digitally plotted during the Wild Purbeck Mapping Project.
<1> Royal Air Force, 04-NOV-1946, RAF/CPE/UK/1821 5400-1 (Aerial Photograph). SDO13567.
<2> English Heritage, 21-FEB-2000, NMR SZ 0078/5 NMR 18718/17 (Aerial Photograph). SDO13424.
<3> English Heritage, 21-FEB-2000, NMR SZ 0078/14-15 NMR 18701/15-16 (Aerial Photograph). SDO13568.
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Location
| Grid reference | Centred SZ 0044 7831 (614m by 462m) (36 map features) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SZ07NW |
| Civil Parish | Langton Matravers; Dorset |
| Unitary Authority | Dorset |
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Record last edited
Aug 23 2024 11:27AM
