Listed Building record MDO11675 - Sea Walls at Gun Cliff, Lyme Regis
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Summary
One of the most easterly sea forts in Lyme Regis stood on Gun Cliff from the English Civil War until the early 19th century. The walls are of stone rubble laid in regular courses and are irregular in height. The walls are now incorporated into modern sea defences.
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Full Description
One of the most easterly sea forts in Lyme Regis stood on Gun Cliff throughout Blake's defence of Lyme in the Civil War and until early in the 19th century. <1>
In Hutchins' time it was unarmed, but possessed five embrasures, which possibly accomodated five demi-culverins listed in 1715. <2>
The site is protected from the sea by a wall of stone rubble (HHR Grade 2) extending from Cobb Gate Jetty (SY 34239204) to the jetty at the east end of the Marine Theatre (SY 34359213). <3>
Sources/Archives (3)
- <1> SWX1213 Scheduling record: Department of the Environment. 31 Jan 1974. List of Buildings of Special Architectural or Historic Interest: Borough of Lyme Regis 1974. Vol 864. 4.
- <2> SDO9443 Monograph: Hutchins, J. 1863. The History and Antiquities of the County of Dorset. Volume 2. 3rd edition. 2.
- <3> SWX1238 Article in serial: Davies, G J. 1976. Somerset and Dorset Notes and Queries 30. Vol 30. 155.
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Location
| Grid reference | Centred SY 34315 92100 (95m by 49m) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SY39SW |
| Civil Parish | Lyme Regis; Dorset |
| Unitary Authority | Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
- Conservation Area 30
- Listed Building (II) 1324345: SEA WALLS AT GUN CLIFF
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Record last edited
Oct 19 2021 4:10PM