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Monument record MWX1395 - HM Naval Base, Portland

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Summary

Mines (mine B type C - naval beach mine) laid on the beach at Balaclava.

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Type and Period (1)

MINEFIELD (Constructed, Second World War - 1940 AD to 1941 AD)

Full Description

Minefield. Mines (mine B type C - naval beach mine) were laid on the beach at Balaclava. (1)

Sources/Archives (2)

<1> SDO17227 Excavation archive: Council for British Archaeology. 2006. Defence of Britain Project Archive DEB01. S0011266.
<1> SWX5 Digital archive: Council for British Archaeology. 1995. Defence of Britain Project. S0011266.

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Related Events/Activities (1)

Event - Survey: Defence of Britain Project (EWX2)

Location

Grid reference	SY 69730 74220 (point)
Map sheet	SY67SE
Unitary Authority	Dorset

Protected Status/Designation

None recorded

Other Statuses/References

Legacy UID: Dorset Sites and Monuments Record: 4 001 181

Record last edited

Oct 4 2007 10:26AM

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