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.