Maritime record MWX3738 - Burton Cannon Site
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Summary
Cannon site, noted during a casual shore dive in 1990.
Map
Type and Period (1)
Full Description
Cannon site located 80 M from beach, due south of road entrance. Cannon reported as being Dutch or French, late 17th century. (1) They were located during a shore dive in 1990 and the site comprises three iron cannon (respectively 4, 6 and 9 pounders) together with what are thought to be ballast stones. The cannon were recovered and are on view outside the harbour museum in West Bay. (2) No longer outside mseum, current location unknown (G Le Pard 2006)
Sources/Archives (3)
- <1> SWX8707 Digital archive: Le Pard, G. 1995-2003. Dorset Coast Forum Maritime Archaeological Database. 1345.
- <2> SWX1 Monograph: Hinchcliffe, J and V. 1999. Dive Dorset: a diver guide (3rd Edition). 3rd Edition. Site 10, p31.
- <3> SDO16406 Monograph: Cumming, E. The Dorset shipwreck and maritime incident directory. 18.
Finds (1)
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (0)
Location
| Grid reference | SY 48770 88797 (point) Approximate |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SY48NE |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- Legacy UID: Dorset Sites and Monuments Record: 9 000 0087
Record last edited
Jan 6 2020 11:31AM