Monument record MDO29706 - Second World War light anti-aircraft gun emplacement, Verne Hill, Portland
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Summary
A Second World War light anti-aircraft gun emplacement is visible as a structure on aerial photographs of the 1940s on Verne Hill at the southern extremity of the the Verne Citadel earthworks.
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Type and Period (1)
Full Description
A Second World War light anti-aircraft gun emplacement is visible as a structure on aerial photographs of the 1940s on Verne Hill at the southern extremity of the the Verne Citadel earthworks. <4> 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. 2629.
- <2> SDO128 Machine readable data file: Council for British Archaeology. 2003. Defence of Britain Project Database. 2629.
- <3> SDO17227 Excavation archive: Council for British Archaeology. 2006. Defence of Britain Project Archive DEB01. 2629.
- <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. 1413299.
Finds (0)
Related Monuments/Buildings (1)
Related Events/Activities (1)
Location
| Grid reference | Centred SY 6932 7319 (13m by 22m) (6 map features) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SY67SE |
| Unitary Authority | Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- Defence of Britain database: 2629
- Legacy UID: National Monuments Record: SY 67 SE 191
- Legacy UID: National Record of the Historic Environment: 1413299
Record last edited
Jan 2 2024 3:02PM
