Monument record MWX217 - Ropewalk , Magalen Lane, West Allington, Bridport
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Summary
Map
Type and Period (1)
Full Description
An early to mid 20th century ropewalk of three phases on a north south axis survives on the west side of the Dreadnought Trading Estate. The west elevation is rendered, the windows are metal-framed, and the roof is of corrugated asbestos. There are parts of a late 19th century ropewalk, built of red brick and with a slate roof, along the east side of the north end. The site extends to the rear of the houses on West Allington road to the north. <2>
<1> Ordnance Survey, 1:2500 scale, Dorset Sheet XXXVIII.9, Surveyed 1888, Published 1890 (Map). SWX1197.
<2> Royal Commission on Historic Monuments, Externally held archive: RCH01/063 South West Textile Mills Project (Unpublished document). SDO17323.
<3> National Record of the Historic Environment, 1305664 (Digital archive). SDO14739.
Sources/Archives (3)
- <1> SWX1197 Map: Ordnance Survey. 1:2500 scale. 1:2500. Dorset Sheet XXXVIII.9, Surveyed 1888, Published 1890.
- <2> SDO17323 Unpublished document: Royal Commission on Historic Monuments. Externally held archive: RCH01/063 South West Textile Mills Project.
- <3> SDO14739 Digital archive: National Record of the Historic Environment. 1305664.
Finds (0)
Related Monuments/Buildings (1)
Related Events/Activities (1)
Location
| Grid reference | Centred SY 45992 92917 (13m by 100m) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SY49SE |
| Civil Parish | Bridport; Dorset |
| Unitary Authority | Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- Legacy UID: Dorset Sites and Monuments Record: 1 016 127
- Legacy UID: National Monuments Record: SY 49 SE 177
- Legacy UID: National Record of the Historic Environment: 1305664
Record last edited
Dec 19 2022 4:41PM
