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Portland Bill stone loading quay is a maritime structure located at Portland Bill in Dorset, dating to the post-medieval period. The quay was constructed to facilitate the loading and export of Portland stone, the distinctive local limestone that became highly valued as a building material during the early modern period and beyond. The structure represents the practical infrastructure that supported Portland's stone industry, which supplied material for significant architectural projects including St Paul's Cathedral in London. The quay's remains testify to the economic importance of the quarrying trade to the Portland peninsula and the broader development of maritime commerce in Dorset.
Portland Bill stone loading quay is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1002388. View the official record →
Portland Bill stone loading quay is a maritime structure located at Portland Bill in Dorset, dating to the post-medieval period. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1002388.
Portland Bill stone loading quay is a Scheduled Ancient Monument, legally protected by Historic England (NHLE) — the body responsible for designating and safeguarding heritage sites in England. The official designation reference is 1002388.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Mesolithic sites near Culver Well (1.1 km), Portland open fields (1.3 km), Rufus Castle (3.1 km).
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