Monument record MDO495 - Lime Kiln at West Bay, Bridport

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Summary

The site of a lime kiln which was destroyed to make way for the construction of Pier Terrace in 1885.

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Site of former limekiln (1). Its location is marked on the 1839 Burton Bradstock Tithe map and the apportionment states it was owned by the Trustees of Bridport Harbour and occupied by 'John Jarvis and another' (2). The limekiln was demolished in order to build Pier Terrace in 1885.

Sources/Archives (2)

  • <1> Serial: Dorset Natural History and Archaeological Society. 1994. Proceedings of the Dorset Natural History and Archaeological Society for 1993. 115. 33-49.
  • <2> Map: Martin, J. 1839. Map of the Parish of Burton Bradstock. plot 284.

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Location

Grid reference SY 4624 9039 (point)
Map sheet SY49SE
Civil Parish Bridport; Dorset
Unitary Authority Dorset

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  • None recorded

Other Statuses/References

  • Legacy UID: Dorset Sites and Monuments Record: 1 016 061

Record last edited

Jan 7 2021 5:14PM

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