Monument record MDO32231 - Esplanade at West Bay, Bridport

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A promenade constructed in 1887.

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The promenade at West Bay was constructed in 1887 (1) on the west side of the harbour mouth. The OS 2nd edn 25in map of 1902 (2) shows it extending for 250m behind the shore with two associated shelters.

Sources/Archives (2)

  • <1> Monograph: Atterbury, Paul. 2003. Just a line from West Bay. The story of a Dorset harbour and resort in postcards. 10.
  • <2> Map: Ordnance Survey. 1900. Ordnance Survey 25-inch map, epoch two. paper. 1:2500.

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Location

Grid reference SY 4603 9042 (point) Centred on
Map sheet SY49SE
Civil Parish Bridport; Dorset
Unitary Authority Dorset

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Record last edited

Mar 5 2021 9:20AM

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