Listed Building: OUTER BREAKWATER (382004)
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| Grade | II |
|---|---|
| Authority | |
| Volume/Map/Item | 969-1/1/160 |
| Date assigned | 21 September 1978 |
| Date last amended |
Description
PORTLAND
SY67SE PORTLAND HARBOUR, H.M. Naval Base 969-1/1/160 Outer Breakwater 21/09/78 (Formerly Listed as: HM NAVAL BASE Breakwater, East Arm (Outer Breakwater)) (Formerly Listed as: HM NAVAL BASE Outer Breakwater)
GV II
Breakwater, completed 1872. Probably by J.M. Rendel, engineer to the corresponding Inner Breakwater (qv). Runs N/S, with curve towards W at the S end, total length c 1820 m, terminating at the N end in Breakwater Fort (qv). The outer, seaward face strewn with heavy boulders; inner face, towards harbour, has some squared and coursed masonry. Various later accretions, including buildings of Second World War period. At south end protects South Ship Channel.
Listing NGR: SY7063774809
Location
| Grid reference | SY 7063 7480 (point) |
|---|---|
| Borough (historic) | Weymouth and Portland |
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Record last edited
Oct 2 2009 11:56AM