Monument record MDO25882 - World War Two Coastal Observation Post, The Knoll, Puncknowle
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Summary
A World War II coastal observation post situated on The Knoll. It is a square-shaped building constructed of brick and concrete and was built in 1940-41. The post faces north and most probably interacted with the three pillboxes on the reverse side of The Knoll which are part of the Chesil Beach defences. A field visit in 1995 found the structure to be in a good condition. The post is visible on aerial photographs and was digitally plotted for the South Dorset Ridgeway Mapping project.
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Full Description
A square shaped building with a concrete roof. The roof concrete is highly impregnated with stones. The OP faces N and most probably interacted with the 3 pillboxes on the reverse side of the knoll (facing S) which are part of the Chesil Beach defences. Inside there is a small fireplace with chimney exiting through the concrete roof. A large window at front with entry door next to it.The Knoll, Puncknowle. <1-3>
A World War II coastal observation post situated at The Knoll, Puncknowle. It is a square-shaped building constructed of brick and concrete and was built in 1940-41. The post faces north and most probably interacted with the three pillboxes on the reverse side of The Knoll which are part of the Chesil Beach defences. A field visit in 1995 found the structure to be in a good condition. The site is visible on aerial photographs {1} and was digitally plotted for the South Dorset Ridgeway Mapping project.
Sources/Archives (5)
- <1> SWX5 Digital archive: Council for British Archaeology. 1995. Defence of Britain Project. S0000109.
- <2> SDO128 Machine readable data file: Council for British Archaeology. 2003. Defence of Britain Project Database. S0000109.
- <3> SDO17227 Excavation archive: Council for British Archaeology. 2006. Defence of Britain Project Archive DEB01. S0000109.
- <4> SDO12182 Aerial Photograph: 12-MAY-2002. PGA SY5387.
- <5> SDO14739 Digital archive: National Record of the Historic Environment. 1416323.
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Location
| Grid reference | Centred SY 5357 8796 (9m by 9m) (2 map features) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SY58NW |
| Civil Parish | Puncknowle; Dorset |
| Unitary Authority | Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- Defence of Britain database: S0000109
- Legacy UID: National Monuments Record: SY 58 NW 47
- Legacy UID: National Record of the Historic Environment: 1416323
Record last edited
Apr 11 2023 5:38PM