Listed Building record MDO12438 - The Harbour, West Bay, Bridport
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Summary
A nineteenth century harbour, rebuilt at various stages, most recently in 1824. Made with 2 parallel moles, ashlar blocks, revetted with iron and re-inforced concrete. The remainder of harbour walls have huge timber piles all bolted to a timber land-tie. There is a modern bridge on the north side, and some of the original stone paving shows through the tarmac in parts.
Map
Type and Period (1)
Full Description
<1> Bellamy, P S, 2010, Replacement Ladders, West Bay Harbour, Bridport, West Dorset. Impact Assessment. (Unpublished document). SDO12519.
Sources/Archives (1)
- <1> SDO12519 Unpublished document: Bellamy, P S. 2010. Replacement Ladders, West Bay Harbour, Bridport, West Dorset. Impact Assessment..
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Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
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Location
| Grid reference | Centred SY 46232 90411 (188m by 158m) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SY49SE |
| Civil Parish | Bridport; Dorset |
| Unitary Authority | Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
Other Statuses/References
- Legacy UID: Dorset Sites and Monuments Record: 1 016 927
Record last edited
Sep 16 2026 3:34PM