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Lander's Quarry, Isle Of Purbeck

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Address: Kingston Road,
Langton Matravers
County: Dorset
Postcode: BH19 2LG
Nearest Town: Swanage
Map Reference: SZ015785
Grid Reference: E: 401500 N: 078500
Further Information: This quarry worked Purbeck Freestone from the Middle Purbeck division of the Purbeck Beds. The Freestone is a buff colour with numerous pieces of small buff/cream coloured shells (Building Research Establishment n.d.). It also works Purbeck Grub, Wetsom and Thornback.
Associated Name(s): Lander's Quarry, Isle Of Purbeck.
Period(s) Quarried: Post Medieval, Modern.