Monument record MWX4377 - F J Barnes Saw Mills, Portland

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Site of steam-powered stone saw mill and works of Portland Stone Co., later F J Barnes.

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Site of saw mills marked on the second edition OS map (1). Steam-powered stone saw mill and works of Portland Stone Co., 1872 next to Portland station, Chiswell. (2-3). Taken over by F.J. Barnes in 1885. Equipment described briefly by B.L. Jackson. (4)

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  • <2> Map: Ordnance Survey. 1901. Ordnance Survey 25-inch map, sheet LVIII.7.
  • <3> Map: Ordnance Survey. 1929. Ordnance Survey 25-inch map, sheet LVIII.7.
  • <4> Monograph: Jackson, B L. 1999. Isle of Portland Railways, vol. 1. The Admiralty and Quarry Railways. p137.

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Location

Grid reference SY 6812 7393 (point) Approximate
Map sheet SY67SE
Unitary Authority Dorset

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Record last edited

Jun 9 2023 2:19PM

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