Monument record MWX1376 - Coast Artillery Battery, New Breakwater, Portland
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Summary
Coastal battery located on the northern tip of New Breakwater at Portland. The battery opened in 1901 and was armed with two 12-pounder quick-firing (QF) guns for anti-torpedo craft defence. By 1913 the battery's armament included four 12-pounder guns and a 6-inch breech-loading (BL) Mk. VII gun. The battery was decommissioned in 1934. A field visit in 1983 found the site had been demolished.
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Full Description
Coast artillery battery. 1 x twin 6pdr Q.F. - 10cwt Mk 1 gun.Coastal battery. [information from 1963 aerial photographs].'B' Head, North Eastern Breakwater (Middle Arm), Portland Breakwater. <1-3>
New Breakwater B Pier Head located at SY 696 773. The battery opened in 1901 and was armed with two 12-pounder quick-firing (QF) guns for anti-torpedo craft defence. By 1913 the battery's armament included four 12-pounder guns and a 6-inch breech-loading (BL) Mk. VII gun. The battery was decommissioned in 1934. <4-5>
Sources/Archives (6)
- <1> SWX5 Digital archive: Council for British Archaeology. 1995. Defence of Britain Project. S0011262.
- <2> SDO128 Machine readable data file: Council for British Archaeology. 2003. Defence of Britain Project Database. S0011262.
- <3> SDO17227 Excavation archive: Council for British Archaeology. 2006. Defence of Britain Project Archive DEB01. S0011262.
- <4> SDO17228 Monograph: Dobinson, C S. 2000. Twentieth century fortifications in England. Volume 6.1. Coast Artillery, 1900-1956. 176-181.
- <5> SDO17229 Monograph: Dobinson, C S. 2000. Twentieth century fortifications in England. Volume 6.2. Coast artillery, 1900-1956. 261.
- <6> SDO14739 Digital archive: National Record of the Historic Environment. 1425451.
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Location
| Grid reference | SY 69560 77260 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SY67NE |
| Unitary Authority | Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- Defence of Britain database: S0011262
- Legacy UID: Dorset Sites and Monuments Record: 4 001 162
- Legacy UID: National Monuments Record: SY 67 NE 230
- Legacy UID: National Record of the Historic Environment: 1425451
Record last edited
Nov 20 2023 11:06AM