Monument record MWX3620 - Possible Roman landing stage at Bowleaze Cove, Preston, Weymouth

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Piles were observed in this area in the 19th century, when they were interpreted as being from a possible Roman landing stage.

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Piles from an alleged Roman landing stage were reputedly seen in this vicinity by Medhurst c 1845. (1)


Royal Commission on Historical Monuments (England), 1970, An Inventory of Historical Monuments in the County of Dorset, Volume II (South East) Part 3 (Monograph). SDO150.

<2> DCC SMR, to 2003, Former DCC SMR Card Index (Index). SWX8285.

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  • --- Monograph: Royal Commission on Historical Monuments (England). 1970. An Inventory of Historical Monuments in the County of Dorset, Volume II (South East) Part 3.
  • <2> Index: DCC SMR. to 2003. Former DCC SMR Card Index.

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Grid reference SY 7031 8200 (point) Estimated from sources
Map sheet SY78SW
Unitary Authority Dorset

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Record last edited

Apr 3 2021 3:04PM

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