Monument record MWX3143 - Bridport Harbour: Ship Building Slips
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Summary
Four 'Building Slips' were in existence on the west side of Bridport Harbour in 1787. These were later increased to six at some time before 1823. They were related to the shipbuilding yard which lay adjacent.
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Full Description
Four 'Building Slips' are marked on the west side of Bridport Harbour on a 1787 map (1) (2). By 1823, their number has increased to six, as shown on James Green's 1823 plan of the harbour (3). These building slips were associated with the shipyards on the west side of Bridport Harbour, which had been in existence from some time between 1740-1779 and continued until 1879-1885 (4).
Sources/Archives (4)
- <1> SWX8812 Chart: McKenzie, M. 1787. Hydrographic Survey of Coast of Dorset and Devonshire from St Albans Head to Sidmouth.
- <2> SWX1400 Cartographic materials: Mackenzie, M. 1787. Plan of Bridport Harbour.
- <3> SWX9376 Map: Green, J. 1823. Plan of Bridport Harbour.
- <4> SWX7368 Article in serial: Symonds, H. 1912. 'Bridport Harbour through Seven Centuries' Proceedings of the Dorset Natural History and Antiquarian Field Club. 33. 195-199.
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Location
| Grid reference | SY 461 904 (point) Estimated from sources |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SY49SE |
| Civil Parish | Bridport; Dorset |
| Unitary Authority | Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- Legacy UID: Dorset Sites and Monuments Record: 1 016 144
Record last edited
Apr 28 2008 4:05AM