Listed Building record MWX451 - Fusee Steps at the Nothe, Weymouth
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Summary
An inclined tramway, known as the Fusee Steps, north west of Nothe Fort. It dates from the 1860s and was constructed to transport goods from the quayside to the fort. It comprises a flight of steps bordered by low walling with iron rails running along the upper edges and is built of Portland stone. Listed and scheduled.
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Full Description
An inclined tramway, known as the Fusee Steps, north west of Nothe Fort. It dates from the 1860s and was constructed to transport goods from the quayside to the fort. It comprises a flight of steps bordered by low walling with iron rails running along the upper edges and is built of Portland stone. Listed and scheduled. (1)
Grid reference given by Authority 1 incorrect. The correct reference is SY68487876. (2)
Sources/Archives (3)
- <1> SWX2188 Scheduling record: DCMS. 2001. Scheduled Monument Notification EH Scheduling amendment, 07-NOV-2001.
- <2> SWX2638 Unpublished document: Fitzgerald, R J. RCHME Fieldworker's Comments RJF. RJF, 27-May-2002, NMR Recorder, citing EH Scheduling map..
- <3> SDO14739 Digital archive: National Record of the Historic Environment. 1356577.
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Location
| Grid reference | Centred SY 68506 78748 (8m by 35m) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SY67NE |
| Unitary Authority | Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
Other Statuses/References
- Legacy UID: Dorset Sites and Monuments Record: 4 002 602
- Legacy UID: National Monuments Record: SY 67 SE 113
- Legacy UID: National Record of the Historic Environment: 1356577
Record last edited
Mar 21 2024 6:57AM