Monument record MWX1313 - World War Two gun emplacement, Tamarisk Farm, West Bexington, Puncknowle
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Summary
A World War Two gun emplacement located on the coast at Tenarisk Farm, West Bexington. It was constructed in 1940-41 of concrete and corrugated iron work, with two sunken rooms. A field visit in 1997 found the structure to be in a good condition.
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Full Description
6ft x 6ft x 12ft (wide) covered concrete work, probably gun emplacement, with two sunken rooms (5ft x 5ft x 6ft (high). The site faces NW, parallel with the beach rather than directly out to sea. Overgrown with brambles. <1-3>
Sources/Archives (4)
- <1> SWX5 Digital archive: Council for British Archaeology. 1995. Defence of Britain Project. S0012771.
- <2> SDO128 Machine readable data file: Council for British Archaeology. 2003. Defence of Britain Project Database. S0012771.
- <3> SDO17227 Excavation archive: Council for British Archaeology. 2006. Defence of Britain Project Archive DEB01. S0012771.
- <4> SDO14739 Digital archive: National Record of the Historic Environment. 1426924.
Finds (0)
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (1)
Location
| Grid reference | SY 53120 86730 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SY58NW |
| Civil Parish | Puncknowle; Dorset |
| Unitary Authority | Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- Defence of Britain database: S0012771
- Legacy UID: Dorset Sites and Monuments Record: 1 095 033
- Legacy UID: National Monuments Record: SY 58 NW 61
- Legacy UID: National Record of the Historic Environment: 1426924
Record last edited
Apr 12 2023 9:36AM
