Monument record MWX3852 - Ferry crossing from Langton Hive Point to Chesil Beach

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Summary

A ferry route from Chesil Beach to Langton Hive Point marked on the first edition OS map.

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Full Description

A ferry route from Chesil Beach to Langton Hive Point marked on the first edition OS map (1) Also marked on the second edition map (2) Marked on chart of 1787 as a Passage for Punts (3). A 1970 AP suggests that the crossing formerly comprised a causeway - now submerged. (4)

Sources/Archives (2)

  • <3> Chart: McKenzie, M. 1787. Hydrographic Survey of Coast of Dorset and Devonshire from St Albans Head to Sidmouth.
  • <4> Digital archive: Anon. 1970s APs. AP70_360000E_82000N.

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Location

Grid reference SY 60663 81372 (point) Centred on
Map sheet SY68SW
Civil Parish Langton Herring; Dorset
Unitary Authority Dorset

Protected Status/Designation

  • None recorded

Other Statuses/References

  • Legacy UID: Dorset Sites and Monuments Record: 1 059 032

Record last edited

Apr 20 2004 1:12PM

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