Monument record MWX201 - Ropewalk, 91 South Street, Bridport
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Summary
Site of former 19th century open rope walk.
Map
Type and Period (2)
Full Description
Open rope walk marked on 1888 Ordnance Survey 1:500 map to the rear of 91 South Street, Bridport. <1>
Two storey, three bay house marking east end of rope walk. Built of coursed rubble. The ropewalk was formally open and is now gardens with a central narrow through-passage. The mid- or late 19th century extension the to rear of house, is of red brick with external pilasters to the north side and may be part of the ropewalk. <2>
Sources/Archives (3)
- <1> SDO10568 Map: Ordnance Survey. 1888. Dorset Sheet XXXVIII.10.7. 1:500.
- <2> SDO17323 Unpublished document: Royal Commission on Historic Monuments. Externally held archive: RCH01/063 South West Textile Mills Project.
- <3> SDO14739 Digital archive: National Record of the Historic Environment. 1305401.
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Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (1)
Location
| Grid reference | Centred SY 46654 92586 (59m by 13m) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SY49SE |
| Civil Parish | Bridport; Dorset |
| Unitary Authority | Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
Other Statuses/References
- Legacy UID: Dorset Sites and Monuments Record: 1 016 112
- Legacy UID: National Monuments Record: SY 49 SE 159
- Legacy UID: National Record of the Historic Environment: 1305401
Record last edited
Jul 6 2022 4:28PM