Monument record MDO29800 - Second World War searchlight, Nothe Gardens, Weymouth
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Summary
A structure is visible on aerial photographs of Nothe Gardens taken in 1947. It is considered likely to be the site of the Second World War 90mm searchlight recorded to have been located here by the National Monument Record (NMR 1420962). It was reportedly destroyed by a landslide in 1988 and later rebuilt inside Nothe Fort (NGR SY68697877).
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Full Description
90mm searchlight, part of Nothe Fort defences. The searchlight in position today is a replica of one that was removed by a landslip [on site information at Nothe Fort].
with PLAN drawn on form.Coast Artillery Searchlight. Original site (SY 68617862) destroyed by landslip in 1988. Members of Weymouth Civic Society rebuilt the structure inside Nothe Fort At 6869 7877. At Nothe Fort, Weymouth.
[Grid reference refers to original site] <1-3>
A structure is visible on aerial photographs of Nothe Gardens taken in 1947 <4>. It is considered likely to be the site of the Second World War 90mm searchlight recorded to have been located here by the National Monument Record (NMR 1420962). It was reportedly destroyed by a landslide in 1988 and later rebuilt inside Nothe Fort (NGR SY68697877). This feature was digitally plotted during the South West Rapid Coastal Zone Assessment Survey (Dorset). This feature is not visible on the most recent comprehensive aerial images available to the project.
Sources/Archives (5)
- <1> SWX5 Digital archive: Council for British Archaeology. 1995. Defence of Britain Project. S0006492.
- <2> SDO128 Machine readable data file: Council for British Archaeology. 2003. Defence of Britain Project Database. S0006492.
- <3> SDO17227 Excavation archive: Council for British Archaeology. 2006. Defence of Britain Project Archive DEB01. S0006492.
- <4> SDO13085 Aerial Photograph: Royal Air Force. 30-AUG-1947. RAF/CPE/UK/2273 5156-57.
- <5> SDO14739 Digital archive: National Record of the Historic Environment. 1420962.
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Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
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Location
| Grid reference | Centred SY 6861 7862 (6m by 6m) (2 map features) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SY67NE |
| Unitary Authority | Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- Defence of Britain database: S0006492
- Legacy UID: National Monuments Record: SY 67 NE 226
- Legacy UID: National Record of the Historic Environment: 1420962
Record last edited
Aug 10 2023 3:19PM