Monument record MWX1408 - Second World War pillbox, Upper Osprey, Portland
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Summary
A World War Two pillbox with possible machine gun post located at Upper Osprey, Portland. It was constructed sometime between 1940-41 and is built of brick and reinforced concrete. A field visit in 1996 found it to be in a good condition.
Map
Type and Period (1)
Full Description
Thought to be a machine gun post. M/G cartridges found around the structure during clearance of scrub prior to the departure of the RN from the Naval Base at Upper Osprey, Porltand. <1-3>
Sources/Archives (4)
- <1> SWX5 Digital archive: Council for British Archaeology. 1995. Defence of Britain Project. S0005878.
- <2> SDO128 Machine readable data file: Council for British Archaeology. 2003. Defence of Britain Project Database. S0005878.
- <3> SDO17227 Excavation archive: Council for British Archaeology. 2006. Defence of Britain Project Archive DEB01. S0005878.
- <4> SDO14739 Digital archive: National Record of the Historic Environment. 1420393.
Finds (0)
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (1)
Location
| Grid reference | SY 69920 73350 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SY67SE |
| Unitary Authority | Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- Defence of Britain database: S0005878
- Legacy UID: Dorset Sites and Monuments Record: 4 001 194
- Legacy UID: National Monuments Record: SY 67 SE 152
- Legacy UID: National Record of the Historic Environment: 1420393
Record last edited
Jun 14 2023 4:47PM
