Monument record MWX3804 - Cobb Gate Jetty, Lyme Regis
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Summary
A stone built jetty dating from 1840, possibly on medieval footings
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Type and Period (1)
Full Description
A jettyshown on the Ordnance Survey map of 1885 and marked as Cobb Gate Jetty on later editions. (1, 2)
Although there is a suggestion that there may have been a jetty at Cobb Gate since medieval times, indeed that it may even predate the Cobb, there is no evidence for it until 1840. This structure was built of Blue Lias stone with a capping of Portland Stone, there are several areas of repair after damage to the structure by storms, notably in the mid 1970’s when the entire central section was destroyed.(3)
Sources/Archives (2)
- <2> SDO10239 Map: Ordnance Survey. 1864, 1886. Ordnance Survey 25-inch map, epoch one. paper. 1:2500.
- <3> SDO10813 Article in serial: Wilson, M D, Farquharson, L, and Soderbaum-Beach, L.. 2007. 'The Coastal Defences of Lyme Regis: Recent Archaeological Investigations' Proceedings of the Dorset Natural History and Archaeological Society. 128.
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Location
| Grid reference | Centred SY 34232 92019 (3m by 48m) Centred on |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SY39SW |
| Civil Parish | Lyme Regis; Dorset |
| Unitary Authority | Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- Legacy UID: Dorset Sites and Monuments Record: 1 068 071
Record last edited
Nov 1 2010 3:38AM