Monument record MWX3881 - Chene Pier, Portland
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Summary
Site of pier, probably for stone shipping. Recorded as ‘Cheen Pier’ in 1772, ‘Church Hope Chine Pier’ in 1800. and ‘Chene Pier’ with a crane in 1863.
Map
Type and Period (1)
Full Description
Site of pier, probably for stone shipping. Recorded in 1772 as ‘Cheen Pier’ (1) and named ‘Church Hope Chine Pier’ in 1800 (2). The 1863 surveyed 25-inch map shows ‘Crane’, with ‘Chene Pier’ written over. (3)
Sources/Archives (3)
- <1> SDO10405 Map: Anon. 1772. A Plan of the South East Part of Portland against the Sea from Church Hope to the Lighthouses.
- <2> SDO10235 Map: F Webb and Co Salisbury. 1800. A Map of the Isle of Portland.
- <3> SDO10239 Map: Ordnance Survey. 1864, 1886. Ordnance Survey 25-inch map, epoch one. paper. 1:2500.
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Location
| Grid reference | SY 6942 7047 (point) Centred on |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SY67SE |
| Unitary Authority | Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- None recorded
Record last edited
Sep 26 2007 12:28PM