Listed Building record MDO6509 - Outer Breakwater, Portland Harbour
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Summary
Breakwater, built of Portland stone rubble, begun in 1849, completed in 1872.
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Type and Period (1)
Full Description
(SY 70327452 - SY 70357602) The Breakwater, east arm or Outer Breakwater, was constructed in 1872, mainly of Portland stone. It is 6400 feet long and at its northern end it terminates at Breakwater Fort and at its Southern end by a small fort defending the South Ship Channel. (2)
Sources/Archives (3)
- <1> SWX1197 Map: Ordnance Survey. 1:2500 scale. 1:2500. 1958.
- <2> SWX2136 Scheduling record: Department of the Environment. 21 Sept 1978. List of Buildings of Special Architectural or Historic Interest: Borough of Weymouth and Portland amendment 1978. 17.
- <3> SDO14739 Digital archive: National Record of the Historic Environment. 868125.
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Location
| Grid reference | Centred SY 70687 75345 (472m by 1699m) Centred on |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SY77NW |
| Unitary Authority | Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
Other Statuses/References
- Legacy UID: Dorset Sites and Monuments Record: 4 001 009 C
- Legacy UID: National Monuments Record: SY 77 SW 3
- Legacy UID: National Record of the Historic Environment: 868125
Record last edited
Mar 26 2024 4:40PM