Monument record MWX4436 - Egmont Point: Battery
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Summary
Battery on Egmont Point, marked on a chart of 1787.
Map
Type and Period (1)
Full Description
Battery on Egmont Point, marked on a chart of 1787. (1) Further, there is a tradition of cannons having been seen on seabed off Egmont Point- possibly relating to erosion of the site. (2)
<1> McKenzie, M, 1787, Hydrographic Survey of Coast of Dorset and Devonshire from St Albans Head to Sidmouth (Chart). SWX8812.
<2> Le Pard, G, 1995-2003, Dorset Coast Forum Maritime Archaeological Database, Structure 6 (Digital archive). SWX8707.
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Finds (0)
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
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Location
| Grid reference | SY 949 769 (point) Estimated from sources |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SY97NW |
| Civil Parish | Corfe Castle; Dorset |
| Unitary Authority | Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
Other Statuses/References
- Legacy UID: Dorset Sites and Monuments Record: 6 008 387
Record last edited
Sep 6 2024 4:38PM
