Monument record MWX1359 - Second World War battery observation post, North-Eastern breakwater, Portland
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Summary
Second World War battery observation post. A semi-circular structure surrounding an inner circular feature are visible at this location on aerial photographs of the south-east end of Portland's North-Eastern Breakwater. It is considered likely this could be the remains of the Second World War battery observation post described above. It is possible this structure may have also been reused or modified during the Second World War.
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Type and Period (1)
Full Description
Battery observation post.Near 'A' Head, North Eastern Breakwater (Middle Arm), Portland. <1-3>
A semi-circular structure surrounding an innner circular feature are visible on aerial photographs of the south-east end of Portlands's North Eastern Breakwater <4-5>. It is considered likely this could be the remains of the Second World War battery observation post described above. It is possible this structure may have also been reused or modified during the Second World War. These features were digitally plotted during the South West Rapid Coastal Zone Assessment Survey (Dorset). They are still visible at this location on the most recent comprehensive aerial images available to the project.
Sources/Archives (6)
- <1> SWX5 Digital archive: Council for British Archaeology. 1995. Defence of Britain Project. S0011284.
- <2> SDO128 Machine readable data file: Council for British Archaeology. 2003. Defence of Britain Project Database. S0011284.
- <3> SDO17227 Excavation archive: Council for British Archaeology. 2006. Defence of Britain Project Archive DEB01. S0011284.
- <4> SDO13088 Aerial Photograph: Royal Air Force. 13-APR-1946. RAF 106G/UK/1411 F20 4023-24.
- <5> SDO12705 Aerial Photograph: XX-XXX-2009. Google Earth.
- <6> SDO14739 Digital archive: National Record of the Historic Environment. 1425469.
Finds (0)
Related Monuments/Buildings (1)
Related Events/Activities (1)
Location
| Grid reference | Centred SY 70497 76357 (14m by 15m) (4 map features) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SY77NW |
| Unitary Authority | Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- Defence of Britain database: S0011284
- Legacy UID: Dorset Sites and Monuments Record: 4 001 145
- Legacy UID: National Monuments Record: SY 77 NW 13
- Legacy UID: National Record of the Historic Environment: 1425469
Record last edited
Nov 20 2023 11:53AM