Monument record MDO6705 - Cotton Fort, Weymouth
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Summary
The site of Cotton Fort of probable 16th century date.
Map
Type and Period (1)
Full Description
A battery is shown near this location on a chart of 1789. <1>
North of MELCOMBE is COTTON FORT, a rampart on which are three guns, designed to defend the town [apparently one of the defences erected during the reign of HENRY VIII]. <2>
[SY 681797] COTTON FORT. [Lack of detail makes it possible to plot to 50.0m only]. <3>
The area is covered by a modern road and buildings. No trace of antiquity was found. <4>
Sources/Archives (5)
- <1> SWX8812 Chart: McKenzie, M. 1787. Hydrographic Survey of Coast of Dorset and Devonshire from St Albans Head to Sidmouth.
- <2> 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.
- <3> SWX1798 Monograph: Falkner C G. 1901. History of Weymouth College. Map inside cover.
- <4> SWX1255 Unpublished document: Rigg, J. Field Investigators Comments JR. F1 JR 12-AUG-54.
- <5> SDO14739 Digital archive: National Record of the Historic Environment. 451647.
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Location
| Grid reference | SY 68101 79800 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SY67NE |
| Unitary Authority | Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
- Conservation Area
Other Statuses/References
- Legacy UID: Dorset Sites and Monuments Record: 4 002 483
- Legacy UID: National Monuments Record: SY 67 NE 25
- Legacy UID: National Record of the Historic Environment: 451647
Record last edited
Dec 2 2022 9:53AM