Monument record MWX4460 - West Bay: Submerged forest
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Summary
'Submerged forest' recorded at West Bay.
Map
Type and Period (1)
Full Description
'Submerged forest' recorded at West Bay, near Table Rock to the west of Bridport Harbour mouth. (1) Dive Dorset notes that the remains comprise petrified wood and roots exposed on a clay sea bed. (2)
<1> Le Pard, G, 1995-2003, Dorset Coast Forum Maritime Archaeological Database (Digital archive). SWX8707.
<2> Hinchcliffe, J and V, 1999, Dive Dorset: a diver guide (3rd Edition), Site 6, p26 (Table Rock) (Monograph). SWX1.
Sources/Archives (2)
Finds (0)
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (0)
Location
| Grid reference | SY 45905 90301 (point) Estimated from sources |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SY49SE |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- Legacy UID: Dorset Sites and Monuments Record: 9 000 1444
Record last edited
Oct 23 2014 12:38PM
