Monument record MDO32464 - Landing place, Clavell's Hard, Kimmeridge
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Summary
The place-name Clavell's Hard suggests a landing place, and may be associated with 17th-century industrial activity in the area.
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Full Description
The place-name Clavell's Hard suggests a landing place (1), possibly associated with the industrial activities undertaken in the area by Sir William Clavell in the early 17th century. The name was first documented in 1787 (2).
<1> Mills, A D, 1977, The place-names of Dorset, Part 1: the Isle of Purbeck, the hundreds of Rowbarrow, Hasler, Winfrith, Culliford Tree, Bere Regis, Barrow, Puddletown St George, 86 (Monograph). SWX972.
<2> Legg, R, 1984, Guide to Purbeck Coast and Shipwreck, 19-28 (Monograph). SWX8140.
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Location
| Grid reference | SY 920 777 (point) Centred on |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SY97NW |
| Civil Parish | Kimmeridge; Dorset |
| Unitary Authority | Dorset |
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Record last edited
Sep 6 2024 4:35PM
