Monument record MWX1381 - 19th century coastal battery, Verne Citadel, Portland

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Coastal battery. Remains of gun emplacements and a number of original buildings are clearly visible and in good condition. However, there are also a large number of modern buildings in the area, some built over earlier features. The site included a radar station and a hospital. (1)

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  • <1> Excavation archive: Council for British Archaeology. 2006. Defence of Britain Project Archive DEB01. S0013730.
  • <1> Digital archive: Council for British Archaeology. 1995. Defence of Britain Project. S0013730.

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Location

Grid reference SY 69300 73700 (point)
Map sheet SY67SE
Unitary Authority Dorset

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  • None recorded

Other Statuses/References

  • Legacy UID: Dorset Sites and Monuments Record: 4 001 167
  • Legacy UID: National Monuments Record: 451838

Record last edited

Nov 5 2013 8:20AM

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