Monument record MWX4460 - West Bay: Submerged forest

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'Submerged forest' recorded at West Bay.

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'Submerged forest' recorded at West Bay, near Table Rock to the west of Bridport Harbour mouth. (1) Dive Dorset notes that the remains comprise petrified wood and roots exposed on a clay sea bed. (2)

Sources/Archives (2)

  • <1> Digital archive: Le Pard, G. 1995-2003. Dorset Coast Forum Maritime Archaeological Database.
  • <2> Monograph: Hinchcliffe, J and V. 1999. Dive Dorset: a diver guide (3rd Edition). 3rd Edition. Site 6, p26 (Table Rock).

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Location

Grid reference SY 45905 90301 (point) Estimated from sources
Map sheet SY49SE

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  • None recorded

Other Statuses/References

  • Legacy UID: Dorset Sites and Monuments Record: 9 000 1444

Record last edited

Oct 23 2014 12:38PM

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