Monument record MWX1407 - Second World War pillbox at East Weares Camp, Portland
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Summary
A World War Two pillbox at East Weare Camp, Portland. It was one of six pillboxes surrounding the East Weare Batteries and was constructed in 1940-41. The pillbox is constructed of reinforced concrete and has an irregular six-sided plan. A field visit in 1996 found the structure to be in a good condition.
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Type and Period (1)
Full Description
One of 6 pillboxes surrounding the East Weare Batteries. An irregular six-sided pillbox. <1-3>
Sources/Archives (4)
- <1> SWX5 Digital archive: Council for British Archaeology. 1995. Defence of Britain Project. S0005876.
- <2> SDO128 Machine readable data file: Council for British Archaeology. 2003. Defence of Britain Project Database. S0005876.
- <3> SDO17227 Excavation archive: Council for British Archaeology. 2006. Defence of Britain Project Archive DEB01. S0005876.
- <4> SDO14739 Digital archive: National Record of the Historic Environment. 1420391.
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Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (1)
Location
| Grid reference | SY 69820 73920 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SY67SE |
| Unitary Authority | Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- Defence of Britain database: S0005876
- Legacy UID: Dorset Sites and Monuments Record: 4 001 193
- Legacy UID: National Monuments Record: SY 67 SE 151
- Legacy UID: National Record of the Historic Environment: 1420391
Record last edited
Jun 11 2023 9:16AM
