Building record MDO19713 - Portland Bill lighthouse keepers house, Portland

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Summary

Keepers' accommodation built alongside 1905-6 Lighthouse. Redundant when automated in 1992 and now houses a visitor centre. Depicted in numerous published historic photographs.

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Built alongside 1905-6 Lighthouse. Keepers' accommodation redundant when automated in 1992 and now houses a visitor centre.(1-2) Depicted in numerous published historic photographs.

Sources/Archives (2)

  • <1> Monograph: Stanier, Peter. 2002. Dorset in the Age of Steam. p124.
  • <2> Map: Ordnance Survey. 1929. Ordnance Survey 25-inch map, sheet LX.7.

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Location

Grid reference SY 6773 6838 (point)
Map sheet SY66NE
Unitary Authority Dorset

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  • None recorded

Other Statuses/References

  • Legacy UID: Dorset Sites and Monuments Record: MDO19713

Record last edited

Oct 30 2007 3:01AM

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