Monument record MDO43563 - Admiralty Shutter Telegraph Station, Bell Hill, Okeford Fitzpaine

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Summary

Admiralty shutter telegraph station formerley situated on Bell Hill. Built in 1806, disused by 1814.

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A station on the Admiralty Shutter Telegraph system to Plymouth, constructed 1806, was situated at Bell Hill. Adjoining stations were at Blandford to the east (ST 90 NW 72) and at Nettlecombe Tout (ST 70 SW64) to the west. The system ceased operation in September 1814. <2>

Sources/Archives (3)

  • <1> Map: Ordnance Survey. Ordnance Survey Map 2 Inch. 25 inch. 1808-9.
  • <2> Monograph: Wilson, G. 1976. The Old Telegraphs. 25, 31.
  • <3> Digital archive: National Record of the Historic Environment. 205562.

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Location

Grid reference ST 8004 0841 (point)
Map sheet ST80NW
Civil Parish Okeford Fitzpaine; Dorset

Protected Status/Designation

  • None recorded

Other Statuses/References

  • Legacy UID: National Monuments Record: ST 80 NW 14
  • Legacy UID: National Record of the Historic Environment: 205562

Record last edited

Mar 5 2022 9:18AM

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