Monument record MDO38382 - Post medieval extraction, Quarry Hill, Chideock
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Summary
A small scarp is visible as earthworks on aerial photographs and lidar imagery on the lower southern slopes of Quarry Hill. It is considered likely to be the result of post medieval extraction although a natural origin is possible. The feature was digitally plotted during the Marshwood Vale NMP.
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Type and Period (1)
Full Description
A small linear scarp is visible as earthworks on aerial photographs and lidar imagery on the lower southern slopes of Quarry Hill (1-2). It is considered likely to be the result of post medieval extraction although a natural origin is possible. The feature was digitally plotted during the Marshwood Vale NMP.
<1> Environment Agency, 2010, Lidar DTM, sy4392_dtm_1m.ecw (Aerial Photograph). SDO13148.
<2> Dorset County Council, XX-XXX-2009, Dorset CC Vertical Digital Photo Tile, SY4392.ecw (Aerial Photograph). SDO13314.
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Location
| Grid reference | SY 43133 92854 (point) (68 map features) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SY49SW |
| Civil Parish | Chideock; Dorset |
| Unitary Authority | Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- None recorded
Record last edited
Jul 26 2019 9:27AM
