Monument record MWX4402 - Southwell Quarry tramway, Portland
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Summary
A tramway marked on the second edition OS map.
Map
Type and Period (1)
Full Description
A tramway marked on the second edition OS map (1)
Quarry tramway from very small beginnings of Southwell Quarry, ran across High Street and through Sheat Quarries to a cliff tipping place, shown on 1901 map. (2) The quarry was larger by 1926 but the tramway had been removed. (3)
<2> Ordnance Survey, 1901, Ordnance Survey 25-inch map, sheet LX.3 (Map). SDO10281.
<3> Ordnance Survey, 1929, Ordnance Survey 25-inch map, sheet LX.3 (Map). SDO10282.
Sources/Archives (2)
Finds (0)
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (1)
Location
| Grid reference | Centred SY 6895 6989 (230m by 20m) (2 map features) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SY66NE |
| Unitary Authority | Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
Other Statuses/References
- Legacy UID: Dorset Sites and Monuments Record: 4 001 365
Record last edited
Sep 6 2024 4:38PM
