Monument record MDO19601 - Zig Zag Road bridge, Portland
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Full Description
An iron girder bridge carrying Zigzag road over sidings at top of the Portland (Merchants’) Railway incline (1-4) was replaced in 1983 by a modern subway. Stone abutment of original bridge survives on west side. (5)
<1> Ordnance Survey, 1864, 1886, Ordnance Survey 25-inch map, epoch one (Map). SDO10239.
<2> Ordnance Survey, 1901, Ordnance Survey 25-inch map, sheet LVIII.11 (Map). SDO10252.
<3> Ordnance Survey, 1929, Ordnance Survey 25-inch map, sheet LVIII.11 (Map). SDO10242.
<4> 1960, Ordnance Survey 25-inch map, sheet SY 6873 and SY 6874 (Map). SDO10298.
<5> Stanier, P, 2007, Field observation (Verbal communication). SDO10278.
Sources/Archives (5)
- <1> SDO10239 Map: Ordnance Survey. 1864, 1886. Ordnance Survey 25-inch map, epoch one. paper. 1:2500.
- <2> SDO10252 Map: Ordnance Survey. 1901. Ordnance Survey 25-inch map, sheet LVIII.11.
- <3> SDO10242 Map: Ordnance Survey. 1929. Ordnance Survey 25-inch map, sheet LVIII.11. 25 inch.
- <4> SDO10298 Map: 1960. Ordnance Survey 25-inch map, sheet SY 6873 and SY 6874.
- <5> SDO10278 Verbal communication: Stanier, P. 2007. Field observation.
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Location
| Grid reference | SY 6887 7371 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SY67SE |
| Unitary Authority | Dorset |
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Record last edited
Aug 30 2024 10:58AM
