Monument record MDO29943 - Second World War Coast Artillery Searchlight, Outer Breakwater, Portland Harbour
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Summary
Probable site of a Second World War coast artillery searchlight located on the Outer Breakwater of Portland Harbour. It is considered likely to have been constructed between 1940-41, in accordance with similar searchlights located on this breakwater (MWX1370-71). This structure is visible on aerial photographs, situated towards the northern end of Portland's Outer Breakwater. It is still extant.
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Full Description
Probable site of a Second World War coast artillery searchlight located on the Outer Breakwater of Portland Harbour. It is considered likely to have been constructed between 1940-41, in accordance with similar searchlights located on this breakwater (MWX1370-71).
This structure is visible on aerial photographs, situated towards the northern end of Portland's Outer Breakwater (2-3). This feature was digitally plotted during the South West Rapid Coastal Zone Assessment Survey (Dorset). It is still visible at this location on the most recent comprehensive aerial images available to the project.
Sources/Archives (4)
- <1> SDO17227 Excavation archive: Council for British Archaeology. 2006. Defence of Britain Project Archive DEB01. S0011290.
- <1> SWX5 Digital archive: Council for British Archaeology. 1995. Defence of Britain Project. S0011290.
- <2> SDO13116 Aerial Photograph: Royal Air Force. 17-APR-1951. RAF 540/457 F20 4093.
- <3> SDO12705 Aerial Photograph: XX-XXX-2009. Google Earth.
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Location
| Grid reference | Centred SY 7075 7607 (6m by 5m) (2 map features) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SY77NW |
| Unitary Authority | Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- None recorded
Record last edited
Nov 20 2013 10:39AM
