SWX9341 - Portland Castle: Archaeological Survey of the Sea Wall to the South-East of the Castle.
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| Type | Unpublished document |
|---|---|
| Title | Portland Castle: Archaeological Survey of the Sea Wall to the South-East of the Castle. |
| Author/Originator | Brown, S |
| Date/Year | 2003 |
Abstract/Summary
An archaeological survey of the sea wall to the south-east of the castle showed that the wall was originally faced on both sides with fine ashlar stone, but that the facing was removed sometime before 1835, leaving only the wall's rubble and mortar core standing above ground level.
The close similarity between the construction of the wall and that of the adjacent castle perimiter wall suggests that the wall is contemporary in date with the castle (built 1540).
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Description
Unpublished archaeological survey report by Stewart Brown Associates for Rob Harding on behalf of English Heritage, dated May 2003
Location
National Monuments Record
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Referenced Events (1)
- EWX2083 The Sea Wall, Portland Castle; architectural survey 2003
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Feb 11 2021 4:23PM