Monument record MDO32231 - Esplanade at West Bay, Bridport
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Summary
A promenade constructed in 1887.
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Full Description
The promenade at West Bay was constructed in 1887 (Atterbury 2003) on the west side of the harbour mouth. The 1:25-inch scale Ordnance Survey map published in 1902 shows it extending for 250m behind the shore with two associated shelters.
Ordnance Survey, Ordnance Survey 25-inch map, epoch 2, Dorset XXXVIII.13 Revised: 1901, Published: 1902 (Map). SDO11594.
Atterbury, Paul, 2003, Just a line from West Bay. The story of a Dorset harbour and resort in postcards, 10 (Monograph). SDO13902.
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Location
| Grid reference | SY 4603 9042 (point) Centred on |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SY49SE |
| Civil Parish | Bridport; Dorset |
| Unitary Authority | Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- None recorded
Record last edited
Sep 4 2025 4:36PM
