Monument record MDO6586 - Boundary stone on Chesil Beach, between Abbotsbury and Portland
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Summary
A boundary marker between Abbotsbury and Portland parishes.
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Full Description
A boundary marker between Abbotsbury and Portland parishes. Predates 1788, when Robert Attwool was paid half a guinea to cut the inscription. Made from Portland stone. The only parish boundary marker required for Portland as Chesil Bank is the only physical link to the Dorset mainland. The ceremony of 'Beating the Bounds' is still celebrated from time to time on Ascension Day. (1)
<1> Le Pard, G, 1995-2003, Dorset Coast Forum Maritime Archaeological Database, Single Find 3 (Digital archive). SWX8707.
Sources/Archives (1)
- <1> SWX8707 Digital archive: Le Pard, G. 1995-2003. Dorset Coast Forum Maritime Archaeological Database. Single Find 3.
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Location
| Grid reference | SY 64460 77580 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SY67NW |
| Unitary Authority | Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
Other Statuses/References
- Legacy UID: Dorset Sites and Monuments Record: 4 001 134
Record last edited
Sep 6 2024 4:36PM
