Map of the Isle of Portland, Dorset
Date
17th century
Creator
Unknown, Artist
Object type
Archive reference number
Manuscript page number
p75
Material
Dimensions
height (paper): 192mm
width (paper): 290mm
width (paper): 290mm
Description
Geography of the Dorset coast between the Isle of Portand and Abbotsbury, showing Chesil Beach. Inscribed in ink above: 'The Isle of Portland and parts adjacent.' The main features are variously inscribed, including: 'A Ridge of Pebles called the beech' (Chesil Beach) and 'The Lake or Lagoon. 6 Miles in length' (Fleet Lagoon). Portland Castle is marked on the island.
Associated place