Monument record MWX1391 - Second World War minefield, Church Ope Cove, Portland
Please read our guidance about the use of Dorset Historic Environment Record data.
Summary
A World War II minefield situated below Pennysylvania Castle in Church Ope Cove. The minefield formed part of the Isle of Portland defences and the Dorset Coast defences and was laid out in 1940-41. It had been cleared by 1946.
Map
Type and Period (1)
Full Description
A Private in the Welch Regiment, in a state of depression, committed suicide on 23 October 1940 by entering the known mined area. His grave is in the Royal Naval Cemetery, Portland. At Church Ope Cove, below Pennysylvania Castle on the E side of the Isle of Portland. <1-3>
Sources/Archives (4)
- <1> SWX5 Digital archive: Council for British Archaeology. 1995. Defence of Britain Project. S0005905.
- <2> SDO128 Machine readable data file: Council for British Archaeology. 2003. Defence of Britain Project Database. S0005905.
- <3> SDO17227 Excavation archive: Council for British Archaeology. 2006. Defence of Britain Project Archive DEB01. S0005905.
- <4> SDO14739 Digital archive: National Record of the Historic Environment. 1420419.
Finds (0)
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (1)
Location
Grid reference | SY 69760 71040 (point) |
---|---|
Map sheet | SY67SE |
Unitary Authority | Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- Defence of Britain database: S0005905
- Legacy UID: Dorset Sites and Monuments Record: 4 001 177
- Legacy UID: National Monuments Record: SY 67 SE 157
- Legacy UID: National Record of the Historic Environment: 1420419
Record last edited
Jun 8 2023 4:20PM