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
[edit]The fort was likely constructed during the reign of Henry VIII of England, although others suggest it may be Elizabethan.[1] It took the form of a rampart, with three cannon mounted.[2] 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.[3][4]
See also
[edit]References
[edit]- ^ Hutchins, John (1774). History of Dorset. Vol. 2 (1973 EP Publishing facsimile of 1861 3rd ed.). p. 455 – via Gatehouse Gazetteer.
- ^ Ellis, George Alfred (1 January 1829). The History and Antiquities of the Borough and Town of Weymouth and Melcombe Regis. B. Benson. p. 187. ISBN 9781146432801.
- ^ Pinder, Claire (February 2011). "Weymouth and Melcombe Regis historic towns survey". www.dorsetforyou.gov.uk. Dorset County Council. Retrieved 28 July 2016.
- ^ "Pastscape - Detailed Result: COTTON FORT". www.pastscape.org. Archived from the original on 27 August 2016. Retrieved 28 July 2016.