Durdle Pier |
Hob Uid: 453861 | |
Location : Dorset Portland
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Grid Ref : SY7048107167 |
Summary : 18th century or earlier stone loading quay on the east side of Portland Bill. |
More information : (SY 70487168) Durdle Pier (NAT) (1)
SY 705718. Durdle Pier is the last remaining example of an C18th or earlier quay on the east side of Portland used in connection with the stone trade. The present crane is by Galpin of Dorchester (1840-70) and is at least the third on the site. Recommended "no action". (2)
A small re-entrant is faced with two stone walls each about 50ft long and forming a right angle. The quay is now only used by fishermen. (3) |