Monument record MWX4509 - The Yards
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Summary
Off the northern side of Handfast Point is a small area marked 'Foul' on the chart. The whole area between this and the shore is known as the Yards. Several wrecks, including some WWII casualties, were beached and broken up here.
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Full Description
Off the northern side of Handfast Point is a small area marked 'Foul' on the chart. The whole area between this and the shore is known as the Yards. Several wrecks, including some WWII casualties, were beached and broken up here. Several interesting artefacts have been found here. (1 & 2)
<1> Hinchcliffe, J and V, 1999, Dive Dorset: a diver guide (3rd Edition), Site 268, p188-9 (Monograph). SWX1.
<2> Le Pard, G, 1995-2003, Dorset Coast Forum Maritime Archaeological Database, Single Find 11 (Digital archive). SWX8707.
Sources/Archives (2)
Finds (0)
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (0)
Location
| Grid reference | SZ 05316 82631 (point) Approximate |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SZ08SE |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- Legacy UID: Dorset Sites and Monuments Record: 9 000 1474
Record last edited
May 6 2004 1:48PM
