Building record MDO6515 - Landmark on Portland Bill, Trinity House Obelisk
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Summary
Land mark on Portland Bill, inscribed T. H. 1844, for Trinity House.
Map
Type and Period (1)
Full Description
A landmark on Portland Bill, inscribed TH 1844. TH stands for Trinity House. (1) The location was later occupied by a 60 ft high beacon. (2)
<1> Royal Commission on Historical Monuments (England), 1970, An Inventory of Historical Monuments in the County of Dorset, Volume II (South East) Part 3, 253 (Monograph). SDO150.
‘(11) LANDMARK, on the Bill of Portland (677682), a three-sided stone obelisk some 30 ft. high inscribed T.H. 1844, for Trinity House.’
<2> Admiralty, 1903, Straight Point to Portland (Chart). SWX8810.
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Location
| Grid reference | Centred SY 67714 68266 (4m by 5m) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SY66NE |
| Unitary Authority | Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
Other Statuses/References
- Legacy UID: Dorset Sites and Monuments Record: 4 001 011
- Royal Commission Inventory Reference: Portland 11
Record last edited
Nov 19 2013 2:00PM
