Monument record MDO19643 - East Weare salt pool, Portland
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Summary
Extant. ‘Salt Pool' shown on maps of 1800, 1828, 1832 and 1841. One of two ? One pool is visible as an earthwork on aerial photographs of 1946 and 2009 to the north of Grove Point.
Map
Type and Period (1)
Full Description
Extant. ‘Salt Pool' shown on maps of 1800, 1828, 1832 and 1841. One of two ? (1-4)
One pool of those described above in (1-4) is visible as an earthwork on aerial photographs of 1946 and 2009 to the north of Grove Point. The pond is located on the coast and is sub-rectangular in shape. It measures approximately 26 m by 18 m and is surrounded by an earthen bank. (5-6) This site was digitally plotted during the South West Rapid Coastal Zone Assessment Survey (Dorset).
Sources/Archives (6)
- <1> SDO10235 Map: F Webb and Co Salisbury. 1800. A Map of the Isle of Portland.
- <2> SDO10236 Map: Wyld, J. 1828. Plan of the Island of Portland in the County of Dorset.
- <3> SDO10237 Map: Roger Hopkins and Sons. 1832. Plan of Grove and Easton area of Portland, showing proprietors of quarry lands.
- <4> SDO10253 Map: 1841. Portland Tithe Map.
- <5> SDO13044 Aerial Photograph: Royal Air Force. 04-NOV-1946. RAF/CPE/UK/1824 3228-9.
- <6> SDO12705 Aerial Photograph: XX-XXX-2009. Google Earth.
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Related Events/Activities (1)
Location
| Grid reference | Centred SY 7058 7247 (34m by 43m) (5 map features) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SY77SW |
| Unitary Authority | Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- None recorded
Record last edited
Dec 3 2013 3:28PM