Monument record MDO46190 - World War Two Emergency Coastal Battery, Abbotsbury
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Summary
An emergency battery built during the Second World War as part of Southern Command's coastal defences. The battery was commissioned in July 1940 and mounted two 4-inch guns. By 1943 the guns had been replaced with two 6-inch naval guns and reduced to care and maintenance status. Aerial photography from 1963 shows that the battery has been removed and the site given over to agricultural use.
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Full Description
Abbotsbury coastal battery located at SY 562 846. This was an emergency battery built during the Second World War as part of Southern Command's coastal defences. The battery was commissioned in July 1940 and mounted two 4-inch OBL guns. By 1943 the guns had been replaced with two 6-inch naval guns and reduced to care and maintenance. The battery was manned by 387 Battery of Special Coast Regiment, later 522 Coast Regiment. <1-2>
Aerial photography from 1963 shows that the battery has been removed and the site given over to agricultural use. <3>
Sources/Archives (4)
- <1> SDO17228 Monograph: Dobinson, C S. 2000. Twentieth century fortifications in England. Volume 6.1. Coast Artillery, 1900-1956. 61.
- <2> SDO17229 Monograph: Dobinson, C S. 2000. Twentieth century fortifications in England. Volume 6.2. Coast artillery, 1900-1956. 316, 319.
- <3> SDO17230 Unpublished document: Anderton, M J. 2000. Twentieth century military recording project: World War Two Coastal Batteries. 68.
- <4>XY SDO14739 Digital archive: National Record of the Historic Environment. 1486241. [Mapped feature: #635819 ]
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Location
| Grid reference | SY 5619 8460 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SY58SE |
| Civil Parish | Abbotsbury; Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- Legacy UID: National Monuments Record: SY 58 SE 40
- Legacy UID: National Record of the Historic Environment: 1486241
Record last edited
Apr 25 2023 3:42PM