Cotton Fort Explained

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] 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

Notes and References

  1. Book: Hutchins, John. History of Dorset. 1774. 1973 EP Publishing facsimile of 1861 3rd. 2. 455. Gatehouse Gazetteer.
  2. Book: Ellis, George Alfred. The History and Antiquities of the Borough and Town of Weymouth and Melcombe Regis. 1829-01-01. B. Benson. 9781146432801. 187. en.
  3. Web site: Weymouth and Melcombe Regis historic towns survey. Pinder. Claire. February 2011. www.dorsetforyou.gov.uk. Dorset County Council. 2016-07-28.
  4. Web site: Pastscape - Detailed Result: COTTON FORT. www.pastscape.org. 2016-07-28. https://web.archive.org/web/20160827204315/http://www.pastscape.org/hob.aspx?hob_id=451647. 27 August 2016. dead.

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