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Monument record TR 34 SW 2200 - Former site of Capstans, Western Docks, Dover
Summary
Numerous Capstans (rotating machines designed to multiply the pulling force of seamen when haulling ropes) are labelled on Historic OS maps dating to the end of the 19th and early 20th centuries, on land bordering Wellington Dock, Granville Dock and the tidal Harbour in Dover. (location accurate to the nearest 10m based on available informaiton)
Location
| Grid reference | Centred TR 3176 4068 (161m by 241m) (7 map features) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | TR34SW |
| County | KENT |
| District | DOVER, KENT |
| Civil Parish | DOVER, DOVER, KENT |
Map
Type and Period (1)
Full Description
<1> Landmark, Ordnance Survey 1:2,500 map (OS 2nd Edition, 1897-1900): Landmark Epoch 2 (Map). SKE30965.
<2> Landmark, 1907-1923, Ordnance Survey 1:2,500 map (OS 3rd Edition, 1907-1923): Landmark Epoch 3 (Map). SKE30966.
<3> Landmark, Ordnance Survey 1:2,500 map (OS 4th Edition, 1929-1952): Landmark Epoch 4 (Map). SKE30967.
Sources/Archives (3)
- <1>XY SKE30965 Map: Landmark. Ordnance Survey 1:2,500 map (OS 2nd Edition, 1897-1900): Landmark Epoch 2. [Mapped feature: #99626 Capstans, ]
- <2> SKE30966 Map: Landmark. 1907-1923. Ordnance Survey 1:2,500 map (OS 3rd Edition, 1907-1923): Landmark Epoch 3.
- <3> SKE30967 Map: Landmark. Ordnance Survey 1:2,500 map (OS 4th Edition, 1929-1952): Landmark Epoch 4.
Finds (0)
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
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Record last edited
Sep 6 2018 10:00AM