Cotton Fort

Cotton Fort was a small fortification in Melcombe, now part of the town of Weymouth, Dorset. No trace of the fort exists today.

History

The fort was likely constructed during the reign of Henry VIII of England, although others suggest it may be Elizabethan.[1][2] It took the form of a rampart, with three cannon mounted.[3] It was constructed to the north of Melcombe, which these days is south of Weymouth railway station, but a lack of detail makes it impossible to trace the exact location.[4][5]

See also

References

  1. ↑ Hutchins, John (1774). History of Dorset. 2 (1973 EP Publishing facsimile of 1861 3rd ed.). p. 455 – via Gatehouse Gazetteer.
  2. ↑ "Melcombe Cotton Fort". Gatehouse Gazetteer. 2016-02-01. Retrieved 2016-07-28.
  3. ↑ Ellis, George Alfred (1829-01-01). The History and Antiquities of the Borough and Town of Weymouth and Melcombe Regis. B. Benson. p. 187. ISBN 9781146432801.
  4. ↑ Pinder, Claire (February 2011). "Weymouth and Melcombe Regis historic towns survey". www.dorsetforyou.gov.uk. Dorset County Council. Retrieved 2016-07-28.
  5. ↑ "Pastscape - Detailed Result: COTTON FORT". www.pastscape.org. Retrieved 2016-07-28.

Coordinates: 50°36′58″N 2°27′08″W / 50.61613°N 2.45224°W / 50.61613; -2.45224

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