Monument record MDO33243 - Zigzag Road, Portland, Isle of Portland
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Summary
A track across the spine of the Isle of Portland has a number of hairpin corners and was known as the Zigzag Road.
Map
Type and Period (1)
Full Description
The OS 1st edn 25in map (1892) (1) shows a track crossing the spine of the Isle of Portland from W to E by a zig-zag route with a number of hairpin corners. The OS 3rd edn 1:2500 map (1929) (2) marks the route as 'Zigzag Road'. Part of it is now known as Verne Common Road.
<1> Ordnance Survey, 1864, 1886, Ordnance Survey 25-inch map, epoch one (Map). SDO10239.
<2> Ordnance Survey, 1923-33, Ordnance Survey 25-inch map, epoch three (Map). SDO11595.
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Finds (0)
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Location
| Grid reference | SY 6863 7368 (point) Centred on |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SY67SE |
| Unitary Authority | Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- None recorded
Record last edited
May 6 2016 10:27AM
