Bridport is internationally known for its rope making industry, which stretches back to Roman times. By 16th century, Bridport was supplying rope to the Royal Navy and most of the commercial fleet. Today Bridport Gundry Plc supplies the world with an enormous range of net and rope based products. The town has its own brewery, a medieval Parish church, a weekly market and some 1,000 listed buildings. The town has several industrial estates, including Gore Cross Business Park.
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