Monument record MWX1397 - Petroleum warfare site, Portland Breakwater
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Summary
Site of a World War II petroleum warfare site comprising four flame throwers located on 'A' Head of the North Eastern Breakwater, Portland Breakwater. The structure was constructed in 1940-41. A field visit in 1983 found the site had been demolished.
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Type and Period (2)
Full Description
Petroleum warfare site - 4 flame throwers.'A' Head, North Eastern Breakwater (Middle Arm), Portland. <1-3>
Sources/Archives (4)
- <1> SWX5 Digital archive: Council for British Archaeology. 1995. Defence of Britain Project. S0011288.
- <2> SDO128 Machine readable data file: Council for British Archaeology. 2003. Defence of Britain Project Database. S0011288.
- <3> SDO17227 Excavation archive: Council for British Archaeology. 2006. Defence of Britain Project Archive DEB01. S0011288.
- <4> SDO14739 Digital archive: National Record of the Historic Environment. 1425472.
Finds (0)
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (1)
Location
| Grid reference | SY 70520 76320 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SY77NW |
| Unitary Authority | Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- Defence of Britain database: S0011288
- Legacy UID: Dorset Sites and Monuments Record: 4 001 183
- Legacy UID: National Monuments Record: SY 77 NW 16
- Legacy UID: National Record of the Historic Environment: 1425472
Record last edited
Nov 20 2023 12:01PM