Monument record MWX228 - Rope walk, 144 South Street, Bridport
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Summary
Site of former 19th century open rope walk behind 144 South Street, Bridport
Map
Type and Period (1)
Full Description
The site of a former open rope walk to the rear of 144 South Street, Bridport, identified from the 1888 Ordnance Survey map (1). The map shows a turn house at the west end of the walk. It had gone out of use by the beginning of the 20th century, as the 1902 Ordnance Survey map no longer shows it, though the turn house still remained (2).
The walk is no longer extant and the area is covered with modern housing.
Sources/Archives (4)
- <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> SDO17323 Unpublished document: Royal Commission on Historic Monuments. Externally held archive: RCH01/063 South West Textile Mills Project.
- <4> SDO14739 Digital archive: National Record of the Historic Environment. 1305042.
Finds (0)
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (1)
Location
| Grid reference | Centred SY 46546 92389 (64m by 9m) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SY49SE |
| Civil Parish | Bridport; Dorset |
| Unitary Authority | Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
Other Statuses/References
- Legacy UID: Dorset Sites and Monuments Record: 1 016 138
- Legacy UID: National Monuments Record: SY 49 SE 188
- Legacy UID: National Record of the Historic Environment: 1305042
Record last edited
Jul 6 2022 4:36PM