Monument record MDO29664 - Second World War anti-glider obstructions, Portland Bill, Portland
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Summary
An area of regularly spaced mounds, possibly Second World War anti-glider obstructions, are visible as earthworks on aerial photographs of the 1940s, inland to the north of Butts Quarries and south of Longstone Quarries.
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Full Description
An area of regularly spaced mounds, possibly Second World War anti-glider obstructions, are visible as earthworks on aerial photographs of the 1940s, inland to the north of Butts Quarries and south of Longstone Quarries. The mounds are visible over an area measuring approximately 390 m by 240 m. (1) An area of smaller mounds, possibly also anti-glider obstructions are located immediately to the south (see linked record). 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 (2)
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Location
| Grid reference | Centred SY 6848 6919 (360m by 423m) (57 map features) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SY66NE |
| Unitary Authority | Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- None recorded
Record last edited
Nov 1 2013 11:58AM
