Maritime record MDO32554 - Ferry crossing, Wytch passage, Corfe Castle

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A ferry crossing is indicated by the name Wytch Passage.

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The place-name Wytch Passage shown on the OS 1st edn 25in map (1889) (1) indicates a ferry crossing or passage, probably an historic route to Poole from the S side of Poole Harbour. A building at the site (MDO16837) is recorded as a ferryman's cottage.


<1> Ordnance Survey, 1864, 1886, Ordnance Survey 25-inch map, epoch one (Map). SDO10239.

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  • <1> Map: Ordnance Survey. 1864, 1886. Ordnance Survey 25-inch map, epoch one. paper. 1:2500.

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Location

Grid reference SY 9769 8572 (point)
Map sheet SY98NE
Civil Parish Corfe Castle; Dorset
Unitary Authority Dorset

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Record last edited

Dec 17 2014 12:11PM

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