Monument record MDO19634 - Priory Corner crane, Portland
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Summary
Timber derrick with hand winch, restored but an important survival. Formerly stood at Suckthumb Quarry. Dismantled and re-erected in 1997 after road alterations near Priory Corner.
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Full Description
Timber derrick with hand winch, restored but an important survival. Formerly stood at Suckthumb Quarry. (1) Dismantled and re-erected in 1997 after road alterations near Priory Corner. (2) There was a crane, replaced at least once, near this location for loading stone onto the Portland Railway c1826 until 1939.
<1> Stanier, Peter, 1989, Dorset's Industrial Heritage, photograph, p31 (Monograph). SWX1300.
<2> Morris, S, 2006, Portland Then and Now, plates 63-65 (Monograph). SDO10291.
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Location
| Grid reference | SY 6861 7292 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SY67SE |
| Unitary Authority | Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- None recorded
Record last edited
Nov 5 2013 10:51AM
