Monument record MWX206 - Former Twine Store, rear of No 40 St Michael's Lane, Bridport
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Summary
A two-storey brick and stone twine store to the rear of number 40 St Michael’s Lane, probably built in the mid to late 19th-century. It was probably built by Ewens and Turner as part of their rope and twine works.
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Full Description
Store at rear of number 40. A two-storied building of four bays, possibly of late 19th century date. Built of red brick, with stone rubble in the lower part of the blind south elevation. The north elevation has a long workshop window to the upper storey. There are blocked wide arched openings in both ends of the building. The site is possibly related to the ropewalks to the east. <2>
Sources/Archives (3)
- <1> SDO10498 Monograph: Williams, M. 2006. Bridport and West Bay. The buildings of the flax and hemp industry. 41.
- <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 SDO17323 Unpublished document: Royal Commission on Historic Monuments.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. 1305420.
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Location
| Grid reference | Centred SY 46280 92845 (21m by 10m) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SY49SE |
| Civil Parish | Bridport; Dorset |
| Unitary Authority | Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
Other Statuses/References
- Legacy UID: Dorset Sites and Monuments Record: 1 016 117
- Legacy UID: National Monuments Record: SY 49 SE 165
- Legacy UID: National Record of the Historic Environment: 1305420
Record last edited
Dec 19 2022 4:19PM