Monument record MDO49184 - West Lynch quarries, Corfe Castle
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Summary
A Purbeck marble quarry, one of a string of quarries along the Purbeck Ridge where limestone was quarried in the medieval period.
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Full Description
English Heritage, 1997, Monuments Protection Programme Step 3 Report: The Quarrying Industries, Dorset 12 (Monograph). SDO20419.
‘The remains of medieval Purbeck Marble (shelly limestone) quarrying situated towards the western end of the extensive line of medieval marble quarries principally famous in the 13th century, running eastwards along the northern slope of Purbeck Hill to Swanage. The site consists of a small isolated area of undulating ground.’
Sources/Archives (1)
- ---XY SDO20419 Monograph: English Heritage. 1997. Monuments Protection Programme Step 3 Report: The Quarrying Industries. Dorset 12. [Mapped feature: #641276 ]
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Location
| Grid reference | Centred SY 9607 8006 (188m by 81m) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SY98SE |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- None recorded
Record last edited
Aug 19 2025 11:01AM
