Monument record MWX101 - Beacon, Timber Hill, Lyme Regis

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Timber Hill is suggested to be the site of a beacon, probably of medieval/early post-medieval date. Precise location unknown.

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The site of a beacon on Timber Hill, just east of Lyme Regis, identified by H T White <1>.

Its precise location is not known, nor are its dates of use. <2>


<1> Russell, P, 1959, 'White's Schedule of The Dorset Beacons'; Proceedings of the Dorset Natural History and Archaeology Society 81, p103-106 (Article in serial). SWX1179.

<2> National Record of the Historic Environment, 859390 (Digital archive). SDO14739.

Sources/Archives (2)

  • <1> Article in serial: Russell, P. 1959. 'White's Schedule of The Dorset Beacons'; Proceedings of the Dorset Natural History and Archaeology Society 81. 81. p103-106.
  • <2> Digital archive: National Record of the Historic Environment. 859390.

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Location

Grid reference SY 348 933 (point)
Map sheet SY39SW
Civil Parish Lyme Regis; Dorset
Unitary Authority Dorset

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  • None recorded

Other Statuses/References

  • Legacy UID: Dorset Sites and Monuments Record: 1 068 054
  • Legacy UID: National Monuments Record: 859390
  • Legacy UID: National Monuments Record: SY 39 SW 32

Record last edited

Oct 19 2021 3:08PM

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