A building of possible 19th century date is visible as a structure on aerial photographs of the 1940s adjacent to East Weare Batteries, Portland. The building is of uncertain function, but may have been associated with military activity at East Weare Batteries or the Verne Citadel. (1) The building is marked on the 2nd ed OS map. (2) This site was digitally plotted during the South West Rapid Coastal Zone Assessment Survey (Dorset).
Sources/Archives (2)
<1> SDO13055
Aerial Photograph: Royal Air Force. 04-NOV-1946. RAF/CPE/UK/1824 3229-30.
Centred SY 6943 7392 (22m by 23m) (2 map features)
Map sheet
SY67SE
Unitary Authority
Dorset
Protected Status/Designation
None recorded
Other Statuses/References
Legacy UID: National Monuments Record: 1413251
Record last edited
Dec 5 2013 4:36PM
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