Monument record MDO19572 - Admiralty Incline, Portland
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Summary
Built in 1840s to carry quarried stone for breakwater construction; 7ft broad gauge. Incline with Higher, Middle and Lower Drums. Disused (‘old railway’) in 1889 but later refurbished as standard gauge for new works.
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Full Description
Built in 1840s to carry quarried stone for breakwater construction; 7ft broad gauge. Incline with Higher, Middle and Lower Drums. Jackson gives detailed description. (1-2) Disused (‘old railway’) in 1889 (3) but later refurbished as standard gauge for new works.
<1> Jackson, B L, 1999, Isle of Portland Railways, vol. 1. The Admiralty and Quarry Railways, 63-124 (Monograph). SDO10248.
<2> Ordnance Survey, 1864, 1886, Ordnance Survey 25-inch map, epoch one (Map). SDO10239.
<3> 1889, Ordnance Survey 10.56-feet sheet LVIII.7.25 (part) (Map). SDO10297.
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Location
| Grid reference | Centred SY 6982 7348 (327m by 1440m) (2 map features) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SY67SE |
| Unitary Authority | Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
Other Statuses/References
- Legacy UID: National Monuments Record: SY 67 SE 115
- Legacy UID: National Record of the Historic Environment: 1359234
Record last edited
Aug 30 2024 10:52AM
