Monument record MDO17980 - Whiteway Hill gun emplacement
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Summary
World War II gun emplacement
Map
No mapped location recorded.
Type and Period (1)
Full Description
'It is believed that this structure was constructed for a 20mm Light Anti-Aircraft gun of the US Army, probably manned by personnel of the 184th LAA Battalion.
It is a deceivingly small structure, octagonal in shape with a diameter of approximately 8'. A small rectangular building of approximate dimensions 3' x 2½' x 2½' is located at the up-valley side. Constructed of Purbeck stone it has a commanding position above Tyneham village.
Direct access to it is not possible as it lays [sic] 10' inside the MoD firing range fence.'
Sources/Archives (1)
- <1> SDO128 Machine readable data file: Council for British Archaeology. 2003. Defence of Britain Project Database.
Finds (0)
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (0)
Location
| Grid reference | Not recorded |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | Not recorded |
| Civil Parish | Steeple with Tyneham; Dorset |
| Unitary Authority | Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- Legacy UID: Dorset Sites and Monuments Record: 6 022 053
Record last edited
Nov 26 2009 2:26AM