Monument record MDO38344 - Post medieval chert quarries, Hardown Hill, Whitchurch Canonicorum
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Summary
A series of post medieval and early 20th century chert quarries are visible as earthworks on aerial photographs on the northern end of Hardown Hill. A small Gravel Pit is marked at this location on the OS 1st edition map. The quarries were digitally plotted during the Marshwood Vale NMP.
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Type and Period (1)
Full Description
A series of post medieval and early 20th century chert quarries are visible as earthworks on aerial photographs on the northern end of Hardown Hill (1-2). A small Gravel Pit is marked at this location on the OS 1st edition map. The quarries were digitally plotted during the Marshwood Vale NMP.
<1> Royal Air Force, 22-JAN-1948, RAF/CPE/UK/2431 RP 3175-6 (Aerial Photograph). SDO14698.
<2> Ordnance Survey, 13-APR-1984, OS/84024 V 167-8 (Aerial Photograph). SDO14703.
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Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (1)
Location
| Grid reference | SY 40506 94627 (point) (177 map features) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SY49SW |
| Civil Parish | Whitchurch Canonicorum; Dorset |
| Unitary Authority | Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- Legacy UID: National Monuments Record: SY1466182
Record last edited
Jul 25 2019 3:05PM
