Monument record MDO43358 - Admiralty shutter telegraph station, Melcombe Horsey
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Summary
Former site of admiralty shutter telegraph station. Part of the Plymouth line built in 1806. Ceased operations in 1814.
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Type and Period (1)
Full Description
A station on the Admiralty Shutter Telegraph system to Plymouth, constructed 1806, was formerly situated at Nettlecombe Tout. Adjoining stations were at Bell Hill to the east (ST 80 NW 14) and High Stoy to the west (ST 60 NW 19).
The shutter telegraph ceased operation in September 1814. <2>
<1> Ordnance Survey, 1808-9, OS 2 Inch, No.53 1808-9 (Map). SDO17576.
(ST 735033) Telegraph
<2> Wilson, G, 1976, The Old Telegraphs, 25 (Monograph). SWX8165.
<3> National Record of the Historic Environment, 202154 (Digital archive). SDO14739.
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Location
| Grid reference | ST 7349 0330 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | ST70SW |
| Civil Parish | Melcombe Horsey; Dorset |
| Unitary Authority | Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- Legacy UID: National Monuments Record: ST 70 SW 64
- Legacy UID: National Record of the Historic Environment: 202154
Record last edited
Feb 7 2022 10:04AM
