Monument record MDO19501 - Fancy Beach, Portland
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Summary
A map of 1828 shows ‘Rail Road’ from ‘Fancy Quarry’ in Wide Street leading into a strip field in Inmosthay owned by Wake & Daniel, the origin of the Fancy Beach waste tip which still survives today. Similar details also shown on a map of 1832. Now surrounded by workings of Wide Street and Inmosthay Quarries.
Map
Type and Period (1)
Full Description
A map of 1828 (1) shows ‘Rail Road’ from ‘Fancy Quarry’ in Wide Street leading into a strip field in Inmosthay owned by Wake & Daniel, the origin of the Fancy Beach waste tip which still survives today. Similar details also shown on a map of 1832. (2) Now surrounded by workings of Wide Street and Inmosthay Quarries.
<1> Wyld, J, 1828, Plan of the Island of Portland in the County of Dorset (Map). SDO10236.
<2> Roger Hopkins and Sons, 1832, Plan of Grove and Easton area of Portland, showing proprietors of quarry lands (Map). SDO10237.
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Related Monuments/Buildings (1)
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Location
| Grid reference | Centred SY 6878 7244 (122m by 46m) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SY67SE |
| Unitary Authority | Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- None recorded
Record last edited
Aug 30 2007 9:41AM
