Monument record MWX1386 - Gun emplacement to south of Blacknor Fort, Portland
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Summary
A World War II gun emplacement located on the cliff edge south of Blacknor Fort. The gun emplacement was built in 1940-41 and was constructed of concrete and used by 15 pounder field guns for the protection of Whitehead's Torpedo Factory and the oil tanks on the Mere. A field visit in 1995 found the structure to be in a good condition.
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Full Description
Gun emplacement. A 15pdr field gun emplacement for the protection of Whitehead's Torpedo Factory and the oil tanks on the Mere.On cliff edge alongside footpath. No. 6, S of Blacknor Fort.<1-3>
Sources/Archives (4)
- <1> SWX5 Digital archive: Council for British Archaeology. 1995. Defence of Britain Project. S0011036.
- <2> SDO128 Machine readable data file: Council for British Archaeology. 2003. Defence of Britain Project Database. S0011036.
- <3> SDO17227 Excavation archive: Council for British Archaeology. 2006. Defence of Britain Project Archive DEB01. S0011036.
- <4> SDO14739 Digital archive: National Record of the Historic Environment. 1425233.
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Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (1)
Location
| Grid reference | Centred SY 67857 71510 (13m by 20m) (2 map features) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SY67SE |
| Unitary Authority | Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- Defence of Britain database: S0011036
- Legacy UID: Dorset Sites and Monuments Record: 4 001 172
- Legacy UID: National Monuments Record: SY 67 SE 162
- Legacy UID: National Record of the Historic Environment: 1425233
Record last edited
Jun 1 2023 3:06PM
