Monument record MDO6703 - Block House, Weymouth
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Summary
Site of a fort called Block House mentioned in 1568 fort and 1617. The area is now covered by modern buildings and a road.
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Type and Period (1)
Full Description
A fort 45ft square and built of stone, known as the Block House, stood, as near as can be ascertained, opposite the passage leading from St. Mary's - Maiden Street, called Blockhouse Lane. Mentioned in AD1568 and 1617. <1>
The area is covered by a modern building and roadway. No trace of antiquity was found. <3>
Sources/Archives (4)
- <1> SWX1269 Monograph: Shipp, W, and Hodson, J W (eds). 1863. The History and Antiquities of the County of Dorset. 3rd edition. Volume 2. Vol 2. 455.
- <2> SWX1811 Map: Bryant E S. Map of Weymouth & Melcombe Regis in the 17th Cent Constructed from Old Records.. 1:2,500.
- <3> SWX1255 Unpublished document: Rigg, J. Field Investigators Comments JR. F1 JR 12-AUG-54.
- <4> SDO14739 Digital archive: National Record of the Historic Environment. 451637.
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Location
| Grid reference | SY 68020 79090 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SY67NE |
| Unitary Authority | Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
- Conservation Area
Other Statuses/References
- Legacy UID: Dorset Sites and Monuments Record: 4 002 481
- Legacy UID: National Monuments Record: SY 67 NE 23
- Legacy UID: National Record of the Historic Environment: 451637
Record last edited
Dec 3 2022 5:48AM