Monument record MDO42557 - Second World War pillbox on Bincleaves Groyne (Portland Northern Breakwater), Rodwell, Weymouth

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Summary

Located on the south side of the breakwater, somewhat north west of the Hard and landing stages. OS digital mapping shows three embrasure-facets facing out over Portland Harbour.

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Full Description

The Pilbox Study Group note that the presence of particularly large embrasures suggest it may have been an observation post. Although not separately described, the pillbox may form part of a Grade II listed structure (National Heritage List number 1313401).

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  • --- Unpublished document: Thompson, S. 2020. Pillbox Study Group: Defence of Britain Project sites not in the Dorset Historic Environment Record. e34332.

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Location

Grid reference SY 68426 77979 (point)
Map sheet SY67NE
Unitary Authority Dorset

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Record last edited

Feb 12 2021 10:31AM

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