Monument record MDO46163 - Normans Quarry, Langton Matravers
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Summary
Restored 19th century Purbeck Marble quarry situated east of Castle View to the north-east of Acton. The site includes two small quarr houses (dressing sheds) with stone roofs, a capstan between two crab-stones, and iron rails leading to an inclined shaft. The shaft was sunk by the Norman family in the early 20th century and worked until 1939. The site provides a excellent interpretative example of a typical quarr house.
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Type and Period (5)
- MARBLE QUARRY (Georgian to Second World War - 1801 AD to 1939 AD)
- HORSE WHIM (Georgian to Second World War - 1801 AD to 1939 AD)
- DRESSING SHED (Georgian to Second World War - 1801 AD to 1939 AD)
- MINE SHAFT (Georgian to Second World War - 1801 AD to 1939 AD)
- CAPSTAN (Georgian to Second World War - 1801 AD to 1939 AD)
Full Description
<1> English Heritage, 2000, Monument Protection Programme Quarrying IndustryStep 3.2 Additional Site Assessments
Lancashire University Archaeological Unit,. (Serial). SDO17683.
<2> National Record of the Historic Environment, 1466658 (Digital archive). SDO14739.
Sources/Archives (2)
Finds (0)
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (0)
Location
| Grid reference | Centred SY 9916 7893 (11m by 70m) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SY97NE |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- Legacy UID: National Monuments Record: SY 97 NE 168
- Legacy UID: National Record of the Historic Environment: 1466658
Record last edited
Apr 17 2023 7:06AM
