Monument record MWX4496 - Fish pond, Below Steamer Point Cottage, Steamer Point, Christchurch
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Summary
Steamer Point Fish pond, located below Steamer Point Cottage.
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Type and Period (1)
Full Description
A pond for keeping sea fish was built of very large stones on the beach under the 'Steamer' (the beached boat that gave Steamer Point its name), but it was swept away during winter gales. Also, there has been extensive coastal erosion here and any remains would probably be well below high water mark. The pond may have been associated with Highcliffe Castle. (1)
<1> Le Pard, G, 1995-2003, Dorset Coast Forum Maritime Archaeological Database, Structure 19 (Digital archive). SWX8707.
<2> Samuel, O J, 1987, Steamer Point. (Monograph). SWX8016.
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Location
| Grid reference | SZ 20547 92951 (point) Approximate |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SZ29SW |
| Unitary Authority | Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- Legacy UID: Dorset Sites and Monuments Record: 9 000 1879
Record last edited
Dec 2 2019 2:44PM
