Monument record MWX1384 - Second World War anti-tank blocks, Victoria Square, Portland
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Summary
A World War Two tank trap recorded in the Recreation Ground, Victoria Square, Portland. The tank trap comprised square concrete blocks, with pyramid shaped tops and were constructed in 1940-41. A field visit in 1998 found the structure had been destroyed.
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Type and Period (3)
Full Description
Square anti-tank blocks, with pyramid shaped tops.Recreation Ground, Victoria Square, Portland. <1-3>
Sources/Archives (4)
- <1> SWX5 Digital archive: Council for British Archaeology. 1995. Defence of Britain Project. S0005806.
- <2> SDO128 Machine readable data file: Council for British Archaeology. 2003. Defence of Britain Project Database. S0005806.
- <3> SDO17227 Excavation archive: Council for British Archaeology. 2006. Defence of Britain Project Archive DEB01. S0005806.
- <4> SDO14739 Digital archive: National Record of the Historic Environment. 1420321.
Finds (0)
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (1)
Location
| Grid reference | SY 68180 73830 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SY67SE |
| Unitary Authority | Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- Defence of Britain database: S0005806
- Legacy UID: Dorset Sites and Monuments Record: 4 001 170
- Legacy UID: National Monuments Record: SY 67 SE 138
- Legacy UID: National Record of the Historic Environment: 1420321
Record last edited
Jun 9 2023 2:12PM
