Monument record MWX4693 - Possible wreck site, Chesil Beach, Portland
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Summary
An unidentified horseshoe shaped feature on Chesil Beach visible on a 1940s AP. The remains of a structure is visible on aerial photographs of Chesil Beach taken in 1946. It is of uncertain date and function. It is possible this could be the remains of a wreck
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Full Description
An unidentified horseshoe shaped feature on Chesil Beach visible on a 1940s AP, possibly a vessel? (1)
The remains of a structure is visible on aerial photographs of Chesil Beach taken in 1946 (2), located at NGR SY 66700 75285. It is of uncertain date and function. It is possible this could be the remains of a wreck. This feature was digitally plotted during the South West Rapid Coastal Zone Assessment Survey (Dorset). It is not visible on the most recent comprehensive aerial images available tot he project.
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Finds (0)
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
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Location
| Grid reference | Centred SY 6671 7528 (48m by 21m) (3 map features) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SY67NE |
| Unitary Authority | Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- Legacy UID: Dorset Sites and Monuments Record: 4 001 394
Record last edited
Nov 19 2013 10:54AM
