Monument record MDO32233 - The Mound, West Bay, Bridport
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Summary
An earthwork mound shown on historic mapping, possibly the site of a coastal battery
Map
Type and Period (2)
Full Description
The 1st edn OS 25in map (1889) (1) shows an earthwork mound, apparently revetted by a wall on its seaward side. The site would be appropriate for a battery defending Bridport Harbour. A pavilion was built on the site in 1901 (2).
<1> Ordnance Survey, 1864, 1886, Ordnance Survey 25-inch map, epoch one (Map). SDO10239.
<2> Atterbury, Paul, 2003, Just a line from West Bay. The story of a Dorset harbour and resort in postcards, 10, 43 (Monograph). SDO13902.
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Location
| Grid reference | SY 4612 9039 (point) Centred on |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SY49SE |
| Civil Parish | Bridport; Dorset |
| Unitary Authority | Dorset |
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Record last edited
Aug 23 2024 3:46PM
