Monument record MDO38360 - Historic quarrying, Shedbush Farm, Stanton St Gabriel
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Summary
A low linear scarp is visible as earthworks on aerial photographs taken in 1948 to the north of Muddyford Lane, Shedbush Farm. It runs east-west for 90m and is possibly associated with medieval or later quarrying although a natural origin cannot be ruled out. The site has since been levelled. It was digitally plotted during the Marshwood Vale NMP.
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Full Description
A low linear scarp is visible as earthworks on aerial photographs taken in 1948 to the north of Muddyford Lane, Shedbush Farm (1). It runs east-west for 90m and is possibly associated with medieval or later quarrying although a natural origin cannot be ruled out. The site has since been levelled and is no longer visible on Google Earth imagery. It was digitally plotted during the Marshwood Vale NMP.
<1> Royal Air Force, 22-JAN-1948, RAF/CPE/UK/2431 RP 3174-5, sy4093_dtm_1m.asc (Aerial Photograph). SDO14707.
Sources/Archives (1)
- <1> SDO14707 Aerial Photograph: Royal Air Force. 22-JAN-1948. RAF/CPE/UK/2431 RP 3174-5. sy4093_dtm_1m.asc.
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Location
| Grid reference | SY 40627 93210 (point) (45 map features) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SY49SW |
| Civil Parish | Stanton St Gabriel; Dorset |
| Unitary Authority | Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- None recorded
Record last edited
Nov 12 2020 4:54PM
