Monument record MWX177 - Ropewalk, South Milll Lane, Bridport
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Summary
Site of a former open ropewalk, now gardens, in use until the early 20th century.
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Full Description
Site of a former open ropewalk depicted on the 1890 and 1902 Ordnance Survey maps <1> <2>. The ropewalk has disappeared by 1930 and only the southeast side of the ropewalk is depicted on the 1930 Ordnance Survey map <3>.
The ropewalk is now gardens and parts of the southeast side survive as a drystone wall with coping.
Sources/Archives (6)
- <1> SDO10516 Map: Ordnance Survey. 1890. Dorset Sheet XXXVIII.10. 1:2500.
- <2> SDO10517 Map: Ordnance Survey. 1902. Dorset Sheet XXXVIII.10. 1:2500.
- <3> SDO10518 Map: Ordnance Survey. 1930. Dorset Sheet XXXVIII.10. 6 inch to 1 mile.
- <4> SDO17323 Unpublished document: Royal Commission on Historic Monuments. Externally held archive: RCH01/063 South West Textile Mills Project.
- <5> SDO14738 Index: Historic England. Historic England Archive. AA030995.
- <6> SDO14739 Digital archive: National Record of the Historic Environment. 1305045.
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Location
| Grid reference | Centred SY 46695 92475 (30m by 40m) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SY49SE |
| Civil Parish | Bridport; Dorset |
| Unitary Authority | Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
Other Statuses/References
- Legacy UID: Dorset Sites and Monuments Record: 1 016 097
- Legacy UID: National Monuments Record: SY 49 SE 135
- Legacy UID: National Record of the Historic Environment: 1305045
Record last edited
Jul 6 2022 3:13PM