Monument record MWX4524 - Hop or South Pier, Portland
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Full Description
A pier marked on a chart of Portland of 1779 . (1) Named ‘Hop Pier’ seemingly on south side of cove in 1765, (2) ‘Hop Pier or South Pier’ in 1794, (3) shown here, with two others on north side (‘Church Hope Piers’) in 1800 and 1837. (4-5) Outline shown (not named) at ‘Church Ope’ in 1841. (6)
<1> Sayer and Bennett, 1779, Hydrographic Survey of Isle, Road and Race of Portland with the Shambles (Chart). SWX8808.
<2> Taylor, Isaac, 1765, Dorset Shire (Map). SDO10340.
<3> Laurie and Whittle, 1794, A chart of the Isle, Roads and Race of Portland (Chart). SDO10342.
<4> F Webb and Co Salisbury, 1800, A Map of the Isle of Portland (Map). SDO10235.
<5> Driver, E and G N, 1837, Plan of a Customary Freehold Estate in the Isle of Portland, For Sale (Map). SDO10347.
<6> 1841, Portland Tithe Map (Map). SDO10253.
Sources/Archives (6)
- <1> SWX8808 Chart: Sayer and Bennett. 1779. Hydrographic Survey of Isle, Road and Race of Portland with the Shambles.
- <2> SDO10340 Map: Taylor, Isaac. 1765. Dorset Shire.
- <3> SDO10342 Chart: Laurie and Whittle. 1794. A chart of the Isle, Roads and Race of Portland.
- <4> SDO10235 Map: F Webb and Co Salisbury. 1800. A Map of the Isle of Portland.
- <5> SDO10347 Map: Driver, E and G N. 1837. Plan of a Customary Freehold Estate in the Isle of Portland, For Sale.
- <6> SDO10253 Map: 1841. Portland Tithe Map.
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Location
| Grid reference | SY 6972 7092 (point) Approximate |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SY67SE |
| Unitary Authority | Dorset |
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Other Statuses/References
- Legacy UID: Dorset Sites and Monuments Record: 4 001 386
Record last edited
Sep 6 2024 4:39PM
