Monument record MDO19978 - Former ropewalk, Morterhay, South Street, Bridport
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Summary
Site of a former open ropewalk of late 18th- mid-19th century date.
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Type and Period (1)
Full Description
Site of former open ropewalk in an area known as Morterhay. Seth Seymour is listed as a twine-merchant in the ‘Universal British Directory of c. 1793 and as a manufacturer of line, twine shoe thread and fishing nets in Pigot’s Directory of 1823-4. Seth Seymour appears in the Churchwardens Ratebooks of St Mary’s Bridport from 1779 to 1830. The ropewalk was at 21 South Street. (1)
No visible sign of the spinning ways now survive.
Sources/Archives (1)
- <1> SDO10519 Article in serial: Seymour, J. 1996. 'Bridport Textile Industry. A Family View' Somerset and Dorset Notes and Queries. 34. 31-36.
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Location
| Grid reference | Centred SY 46638 92841 (36m by 18m) |
|---|---|
| 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: 1 016 187
Record last edited
May 21 2008 9:08AM