Find Spot record MWX4507 - Peveril Point: Cannon balls

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Summary

Cannon balls are regularly in this area of Swanage Bay and are likely to have been fired from the former battery on Peveril Point at a practice target anchored in the bay.

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Cannon balls are regularly found in this area of Swanage Bay and are likely to have been fired from the former battery on Peveril Point at a practice target anchored in the bay. The cannon balls can measure up to 6" in diameter but are often found in concretion up to 14" across. (1 & 2)

Sources/Archives (2)

  • <1> Monograph: Hinchcliffe, J and V. 1999. Dive Dorset: a diver guide (3rd Edition). 3rd Edition. Site 222, p159.
  • <2> Digital archive: Le Pard, G. 1995-2003. Dorset Coast Forum Maritime Archaeological Database. Single Find 6.

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Location

Grid reference SZ 040 787 (point) Approximate
Map sheet SZ07NW
Civil Parish Swanage; Dorset
Unitary Authority Dorset

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  • None recorded

Other Statuses/References

  • Legacy UID: Dorset Sites and Monuments Record: 6 020 202

Record last edited

Sep 2 2009 2:54AM

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