Monument record MWX4509 - The Yards

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Summary

Off the northern side of Handfast Point is a small area marked 'Foul' on the chart. The whole area between this and the shore is known as the Yards. Several wrecks, including some WWII casualties, were beached and broken up here.

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Off the northern side of Handfast Point is a small area marked 'Foul' on the chart. The whole area between this and the shore is known as the Yards. Several wrecks, including some WWII casualties, were beached and broken up here. Several interesting artefacts have been found here. (1 & 2)

Sources/Archives (2)

  • <1> Monograph: Hinchcliffe, J and V. 1999. Dive Dorset: a diver guide (3rd Edition). 3rd Edition. Site 268, p188-9.
  • <2> Digital archive: Le Pard, G. 1995-2003. Dorset Coast Forum Maritime Archaeological Database. Single Find 11.

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Location

Grid reference SZ 05316 82631 (point) Approximate
Map sheet SZ08SE

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  • None recorded

Other Statuses/References

  • Legacy UID: Dorset Sites and Monuments Record: 9 000 1474

Record last edited

May 6 2004 1:48PM

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