Monument record MDO29679 - Post medieval to modern fishing or beach huts, Portland Bill, Portland
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Summary
An area of late post medieval to modern fishing or beach huts is visible on aerial photographs of the 1940s to the east of Old Coastguard Cottages.
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Full Description
An area of late post medieval to modern fishing or beach huts is visible on aerial photographs of the 1940s to the east of Old Coastguard Cottages. A number of the huts may have an industrial origin, either associated with fishing or quarrying. (1) The number of huts in this area has now increased (2) and appear now to all have a recreational function. This site was digitally plotted during the South West Rapid Coastal Zone Assessment Survey (Dorset).
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Location
| Grid reference | Centred SY 6810 6872 (264m by 163m) (2 map features) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SY66NE |
| Unitary Authority | Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- None recorded
Record last edited
Nov 1 2013 11:48AM