Monument record MWX1355 - Second World War Demolition Charge Site, Small Mouth, Wyke Regis, Weymouth
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Summary
Demolition charges laid on the old iron bridge. Charges were out on the on the original bridge, which was constructed in 1895, and were were made safe at the end of the war. The bridge was replaced in 1985 by one built south of the old bridge and it carries the A354 road.
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Full Description
Demolition charges were laid on the old iron bridge (1895). This bridge was replaced in 1985 by one constructed south of the old bridge. It carries the A354 road. The charges were made safe at the end of the war. <1-3>
Sources/Archives (4)
- <1> SWX5 Digital archive: Council for British Archaeology. 1995. Defence of Britain Project. S0005809.
- <2> SDO128 Machine readable data file: Council for British Archaeology. 2003. Defence of Britain Project Database. S0005809.
- <3> SDO17227 Excavation archive: Council for British Archaeology. 2006. Defence of Britain Project Archive DEB01. S0005809.
- <4> SDO14739 Digital archive: National Record of the Historic Environment. 1420324.
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Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (1)
Location
| Grid reference | SY 66690 76210 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SY67NE |
| Unitary Authority | Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- Defence of Britain database: S0005809
- Legacy UID: Dorset Sites and Monuments Record: 4 001 142
- Legacy UID: National Monuments Record: SY 67 NE 218
- Legacy UID: National Record of the Historic Environment: 1420324
Record last edited
Jan 10 2024 6:30AM
