Monument record MWX1399 - Second World War pillbox, Portland Castle, Castletown, Portland
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Summary
A World War Two pillbox identified at Portland Castle. It was constructed in 1940-41, was built of concrete and had five or six-sides and a protected entrance. A field visit in 1998 located no traces of the structure.
Map
Type and Period (1)
Full Description
A five or six-sided pillbox with protected entrance. DESTROYED. [Recorder saw pillbox on a photograph in a display at All Saints Church 1998/07/14]. Portland Castle - Castletown, Portland. <1-3>
Sources/Archives (4)
- <1> SWX5 Digital archive: Council for British Archaeology. 1995. Defence of Britain Project. S0005863.
- <2> SDO128 Machine readable data file: Council for British Archaeology. 2003. Defence of Britain Project Database.
- <3> SDO17227 Excavation archive: Council for British Archaeology. 2006. Defence of Britain Project Archive DEB01. S0005863.
- <4> SDO14739 Digital archive: National Record of the Historic Environment. 1420378.
Finds (0)
Related Monuments/Buildings (1)
Related Events/Activities (1)
Location
| Grid reference | SY 68410 74380 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SY67SE |
| Unitary Authority | Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- Defence of Britain database: S0005863
- Legacy UID: Dorset Sites and Monuments Record: 4 001 185
- Legacy UID: National Monuments Record: SY 67 SE 144
- Legacy UID: National Record of the Historic Environment: 1420378
Record last edited
Jun 9 2023 3:29PM
