Monument record MWX1371 - Second World War coast artillery searchlight, Outer Breakwater, Portland
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Summary
Second World War coast artillery searchlight located on the Outer Breakwater of Portland Harbour. It was constructed between 1940-41. This structure is visible on aerial photographs, situated towards the northern end of Portland's Outer Breakwater. A field visit in 1983 found the structure to be extant and built of brick, concrete and iron.
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Full Description
Coast artillery searchlight. Outer Breakwater, close to Breakwater of 'Chequered' Fort, Portland. <1-3>
This structure is visible on aerial photographs, situated towards the northern end of Portland's Outer Breakwater <4-5>. This feature was digitally plotted during the South West Rapid Coastal Zone Assessment Survey (Dorset). It is 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. S0011291.
- <2> SDO128 Machine readable data file: Council for British Archaeology. 2003. Defence of Britain Project Database. S0011291.
- <3> SDO17227 Excavation archive: Council for British Archaeology. 2006. Defence of Britain Project Archive DEB01. S0011291.
- <4> SDO13116 Aerial Photograph: Royal Air Force. 17-APR-1951. RAF 540/457 F20 4093.
- <5> SDO12705 Aerial Photograph: XX-XXX-2009. Google Earth.
- <6> SDO14739 Digital archive: National Record of the Historic Environment. 1425475.
Finds (0)
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (1)
Location
| Grid reference | Centred SY 70746 75973 (8m by 7m) (3 map features) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SY77NW |
| Unitary Authority | Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- Defence of Britain database: S0011291
- Legacy UID: Dorset Sites and Monuments Record: 4 001 157
- Legacy UID: National Monuments Record: SY 77 NW 18
- Legacy UID: National Record of the Historic Environment: 1425475
Record last edited
Nov 20 2023 12:17PM