Lyme Bay was short of natural harbours so, in the 13th century, The Cobb was created from huge rounded boulders inside oak walls. It was detached from the land at high tide and it helped to protect the town from erosion by the sea.
In around 1756, The Cobb was joined to the land. In the early 19th century it was rebuilt in Portland Stone and this is The Cobb as we know it today.
Typical British harbours as I remember. Nothing chance in a hundred years. Often happen where there are no docks We named this : op zaad liggen . (Lay on sead ????? ) a great opportunity to paint down the waterlines and for inspections
Thanks, Gerry - just a shame I couldn't have captured it at high tide!
Not quite sure of the translation - maybe 'berth alongside' or 'lay up' - not sure, sorry!