Monument record MDO6537 - Several cists found during landslip of 1734, by Portland Castle.
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Summary
Several covered stone cists found in the landslip of 1734, probably between King's Pier and Portland Castle.
Map
Type and Period (1)
Full Description
Several covered cists which according to Hutchins were found in the landslip of 1734 between the 'old pier', probably the King's Pier and Portland Castle, towards the N end of East Wear.(1)
Royal Commission on Historical Monuments (England), 1970, An Inventory of Historical Monuments in the County of Dorset, Volume II (South East) Part 3, 605 (Monograph). SDO150.
DCC SMR, to 2003, Former DCC SMR Card Index (Index). SWX8285.
Sources/Archives (2)
Finds (0)
Related Monuments/Buildings (5)
- Parent of: Beehive chamber at the SE Demi-bastion, the Verne, Portland (Monument) (MDO6541)
- Parent of: Shell midden below SW Glacis of the Verne, Portland (Monument) (MDO6542)
- Parent of: The Verne: Four cists found during construction of The Verne Fortress (Monument) (MDO6538)
- Parent of: Three burials on the SE Glacis, Verne Hill, Portland (Monument) (MDO6539)
- Parent of: Two burials found on the Verne, 1933, Portland (Monument) (MDO6540)
Related Events/Activities (1)
Location
| Grid reference | SY 7000 7350 (point) Approximate |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SY77SW |
| Unitary Authority | Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- Legacy UID: Dorset Sites and Monuments Record: 4 001 100 A
- Royal Commission Inventory Reference: Portland 100
Record last edited
Oct 13 2015 10:38AM
