The Cobb by Steve Johnson
The Cobb
Grade I listed, The Cobb at Lyme Regis is a stunning sea wall that overlooks the English Channel. It is a unique and beloved landmark that has been featured in many famous works of literature, including Jane Austen’s classic novel “Persuasion”. Walking along the Cobb can be an incredibly romantic and breathtaking experience, especially at sunset. The wall is made of limestone which has been weather-worn to a smooth surface over time, giving it an almost timeless look.
Originally of medieval age the original sea wall at The Cobb was built in dry-stone which is pictured in a sketch from the 16th Century. Rebuilding took place in 1783 and later in 1829, while the north wall was built in 1849.
The Cobb is in Dorset AONB, a designated Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.
Created: 15 January 2023 Edited: 29 November 2023
The Cobb
Local History around The Cobb
There are some historic monuments around including:
Roman villa 300yds (270m) SSW of Holcombe FarmRoman fort and later Romano-British settlement at Woodbury FarmSmall multivallate hillfort with outworks called Coney's CastleLambert's Castle: an Iron Age hillfort 425m west of Nash Farm, with a bowl barrow, and the sites of a post-medieval fair and a telegraph stationRemains of bridge in cellar of No 2 Bridge StreetRound barrow cemetery on Shapwick HillTrinity Beacon.
