Monument record MWX4497 - Late 17th century pier, Clarendon Rocks, Bournemouth
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Summary
Clarendon Rocks are the remains of a late seventeenth century pier. The pier is visible as a submerged structure on aerial photographs of 1940 and 1969 extending to the east from Mudeford Spit.
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Type and Period (1)
Full Description
Clarendon rocks are the remains of the Earl of Clarendon's Quay, c. 1664, at Hengistbury Head / Mudeford Spit.(1)
The 17th century pier described above in (1) is visible as a submerged structure on aerial photographs of 1940 and 1969 extending to the east from Mudeford Spit for a distance of approximately 205 m. The (2-3) This site was digitally plotted during the South West Rapid Coastal Zone Assessment Survey (Dorset).
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Location
| Grid reference | Centred SZ 18420 91162 (237m by 66m) (3 map features) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SZ19SE |
| Unitary Authority | Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- Legacy UID: Dorset Sites and Monuments Record: 9 000 1454
Record last edited
Jul 18 2013 12:18PM
