Listed Building record MDO11675 - Sea Walls at Gun Cliff, Lyme Regis

One of the most easterly sea forts in Lyme Regis stood on Gun Cliff from the English Civil War until the early 19th century. The walls are of stone rubble laid in regular courses and are irregular in height. The walls are now incorporated into modern sea defences.

One of the most easterly sea forts in Lyme Regis stood on Gun Cliff throughout Blake's defence of Lyme in the Civil War and until early in the 19th century. <1>

In Hutchins' time it was unarmed, but possessed five embrasures, which possibly accomodated five demi-culverins listed in 1715. <2>

The site is protected from the sea by a wall of stone rubble (HHR Grade 2) extending from Cobb Gate Jetty (SY 34239204) to the jetty at the east end of the Marine Theatre (SY 34359213). <3>

<1> Department of the Environment, 31 Jan 1974, List of Buildings of Special Architectural or Historic Interest: Borough of Lyme Regis 1974, 4 (Scheduling record). SWX1213.

<2> Hutchins, J, 1863, The History and Antiquities of the County of Dorset. Volume 2. 3rd edition (Monograph). SDO9443.

<3> Davies, G J, 1976, Somerset and Dorset Notes and Queries 30, 155 (Article in serial). SWX1238.

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