The Digital Ark: Early Modern Collections of Curiosities in England and Scotland, 1580-1700
Isle of Portland
Dorset (County [UK]), Dorsetshire (County [UK]), England
View Larger MapDescription of institution: The Isle of Portland is a limestone tied island, 6 kilometres (4 mi) long by 2.4 kilometres (1.5 mi) wide, in the English Channel. Portland is 8 kilometres (5 mi) south of the resort of Weymouth, forming the southernmost point of the county of Dorset, England. A barrier beach over which runs the A354 road connects it to Chesil Beach and the mainland. Portland and Weymouth together form the borough of Weymouth and Portland. URL:https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Isle_of_Portland People associated with this location: Bentink, William (1649-1709) - Title (royalty or holy order)