Monument record MDO19973 - Old Watch House, West Bay, Bridport
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Summary
The Old Watch House was the original coastguard lookout before the new coastguard station was built in 1901. It became the Old-watch-house Café, which burnt down in 1970 and was replaced by the modern Old Watch House Café.
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Full Description
The Old Watch House was the original coastguard lookout before the new coastguard station was built in 1901 (1). It was a rectangular building with extensions to the rear with a thatched roof. The Boat house was on the ground floor and the look-out room above, reached by an external staircase on the east side.
It became the Old-watch-house Café, which burnt down on 28 August 1970. It was demolished and replaced by the modern Old Watch House Café. (1).
Sources/Archives (1)
- <1> SDO10513 Monograph: Stidwell, B C. 1995. Bridport and West Bay in Old Postcards. p95 illustration No. 193.
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Location
| Grid reference | Centred SY 46290 90318 (8m by 11m) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SY49SE |
| Civil Parish | Bridport; Dorset |
| Unitary Authority | Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- Legacy UID: Dorset Sites and Monuments Record: 1 016 183
Record last edited
Apr 20 2017 4:23PM