Monument record MDO29704 - Second World War military camp, The Verne, Portland
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Summary
A military camp of possible Second World War date is visible as a structure on aerial photographs of the 1940s to the south of the The Verne Citadel. It is located to the east of a heavy anti-aircraft battery and may have been associated with it, or with military activity within the Verne Citadel.
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Type and Period (1)
Full Description
MILITARY CAMP. From site list with letter
Isle of Portland
RA
Recorder- R. Perry. <1-3>
A military camp of possible Second World War date is visible as a structure on aerial photographs of the 1940s <4> to the south of the The Verne Citadel. The camp is visible over an area measuring approximately 265 m by 135 m. It is located to the east of a heavy anti-aircraft battery and may have been associated with it (see linked record) or with military activity within the Verne Citadel. This site was digitally plotted during the South West Rapid Coastal Zone Assessment Survey (Dorset).
Sources/Archives (5)
- <1> SWX5 Digital archive: Council for British Archaeology. 1995. Defence of Britain Project.
- <2> SDO128 Machine readable data file: Council for British Archaeology. 2003. Defence of Britain Project Database.
- <3> SDO17227 Excavation archive: Council for British Archaeology. 2006. Defence of Britain Project Archive DEB01.
- <4> SDO13045 Aerial Photograph: Royal Air Force. 08-NOV-1949. RAF 541/385 3004-5.
- <5> SDO14739 Digital archive: National Record of the Historic Environment. 1413227.
Finds (0)
Related Monuments/Buildings (3)
Related Events/Activities (1)
Location
| Grid reference | Centred SY 6950 7317 (163m by 274m) (55 map features) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SY67SE |
| Unitary Authority | Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- Legacy UID: National Monuments Record: SY 67 SE 225
- Legacy UID: National Record of the Historic Environment: 1413227
Record last edited
Mar 4 2024 4:48PM