Monument record MDO6586 - Boundary stone on Chesil Beach, between Abbotsbury and Portland

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A boundary marker between Abbotsbury and Portland parishes.

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A boundary marker between Abbotsbury and Portland parishes. Predates 1788, when Robert Attwool was paid half a guinea to cut the inscription. Made from Portland stone. The only parish boundary marker required for Portland as Chesil Bank is the only physical link to the Dorset mainland. The ceremony of 'Beating the Bounds' is still celebrated from time to time on Ascension Day. (1)

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  • <1> Digital archive: Le Pard, G. 1995-2003. Dorset Coast Forum Maritime Archaeological Database. Single Find 3.

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Grid reference SY 64460 77580 (point)
Map sheet SY67NW
Unitary Authority Dorset

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  • Legacy UID: Dorset Sites and Monuments Record: 4 001 134

Record last edited

Dec 1 2014 4:47PM

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