Monument record MDO29662 - Second World War anti-glider obstructions, Portland Bill, Portland
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Summary
An area of small, closely spaced mounds, possibly Second World War anti-glider obstructions, are visible as earthworks and soilmarks on aerial photographs of the 1940s, to the north of DTEO Portland Bill.
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Full Description
An area of small, closely spaced mounds, possibly Second World War anti-glider obstructions, are visible as earthworks and soilmarks on aerial photographs of the 1940s, to the north of DTEO Portland Bill. The mounds are visible over an area measuring approximately 275 m by 200 m. (1) This site was digitally plotted during the South West Rapid Coastal Zone Assessment Survey (Dorset).
Sources/Archives (1)
- <1> SDO13027 Aerial Photograph: Royal Air Force. 13-APR-1946. RAF 106G/UK/1411 4050-1.
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Related Monuments/Buildings (1)
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Location
| Grid reference | Centred SY 6764 6892 (257m by 253m) (183 map features) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SY66NE |
| Unitary Authority | Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- None recorded
Record last edited
Nov 1 2013 12:26PM