Building record MDO6515 - Landmark on Portland Bill, Trinity House Obelisk

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Summary

Land mark on Portland Bill, inscribed T. H. 1844, for Trinity House.

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A landmark on Portland Bill, inscribed TH 1844. TH stands for Trinity House. (1) The location was later occupied by a 60 ft high beacon. (2)

Sources/Archives (2)

  • <1> Monograph: Royal Commission on Historical Monuments (England). 1970. An Inventory of Historical Monuments in the County of Dorset, Volume II (South East) Part 3. 253.
  • <2> Chart: Admiralty. 1903. Straight Point to Portland.

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Location

Grid reference Centred SY 67714 68266 (4m by 5m)
Map sheet SY66NE
Unitary Authority Dorset

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Other Statuses/References

  • Legacy UID: Dorset Sites and Monuments Record: 4 001 011
  • Royal Commission Inventory Reference: Portland 11

Record last edited

Nov 19 2013 2:00PM

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