MEM22905 - Post-medieval groynes on Porlock Beach (Monument)

Summary

Two 20th Century groynes were visible on the 2nd Edition Ordnance Survey map. These were not present on the earlier 1st Edition, or on the later 3rd Edition map.

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Two 20th Century groynes were visible on the 2nd Edition Ordnance Survey map. These were not present on the earlier 1st Edition, or on the later 3rd Edition maps. [1-3]

Sources/Archives (3)

  • <1> Map: Ordnance Survey. 1902-1907. County Series, 2nd Edition 25 Inch Map. 1:2500.
  • <2> Map: Ordnance Survey. 1868-1901. County Series; 1st Edition 25 Inch Map. 1:2500.
  • <3> Map: Ordnance Survey. 1933-1938. County Series, Third Edition 25 Inch Map. 1:2500.

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Other Statuses/References

  • Coastal Risk 2014: Flood Zone 3 tidal
  • Coastal Risk 2016: Flood Zone 2 tidal
  • Coastal Risk 2016: Flood Zone 3 tidal
  • Local List Status (No)
  • Shoreline Management Plan 2 (0-20)

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Grid reference Centred SS 8850 4809 (519m by 163m)
Map sheet SS84NE
Civil Parish PORLOCK, WEST SOMERSET, SOMERSET

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Record last edited

Aug 17 2020 12:14PM

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