Monument record MWX1390 - Minefield, Chesil Beach, Portland
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Summary
World War II minefield situated on Chesil Beach. Mines were laid from the main road (A354) to the top of the beach alongside the Masonic Hall, Victoria Square, Portland. The minefield formed part of the Isle of Portland defences and Dorset coast defences and was laid in 1940-41. The minefield was cleared before 1946.
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Full Description
Mines (mine B type C - naval beach mine) were laid from the main road (A354) to the top of the beach alongside the Masonic Hall. [Informant: David Smith, former Sapper R.E. involved in mine clearance operations at the end of the war].Victoria Square - Chesil Beach, Portland. <1-3>
Sources/Archives (4)
- <1> SWX5 Digital archive: Council for British Archaeology. 1995. Defence of Britain Project. S0005904.
- <2> SDO128 Machine readable data file: Council for British Archaeology. 2003. Defence of Britain Project Database. S0005904.
- <3> SDO17227 Excavation archive: Council for British Archaeology. 2006. Defence of Britain Project Archive DEB01. S0005904.
- <4> SDO14739 Digital archive: National Record of the Historic Environment. 1420418.
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Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (1)
Location
| Grid reference | SY 68160 73820 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SY67SE |
| Unitary Authority | Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- Defence of Britain database: S0005904
- Legacy UID: Dorset Sites and Monuments Record: 4 001 176
- Legacy UID: National Monuments Record: SY 67 SE 156
- Legacy UID: National Record of the Historic Environment: 1420418
Record last edited
Jun 1 2023 4:59PM