Monument record MWX1412 - Second World War pillbox, East Weares, Portland
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Summary
A World War Two pillbox located at East Weares, south of Durdle Pier and halfway between seaward edge of the Weares and the disused railway track. It is one of two camouflaged pillboxes on Portland, camouflaged to blend in with the boulder strewn area of the Weares. The pillbox was constructed in 1940-41 and is built of concrete and stone. A field visit in 1995 found the structure to be in a good condition.
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Full Description
One of two camouflaged pillboxes on Portland. Built to blend in with the boulder strewn area of the Weares.At East Weares (Penn's Weare), S of Durdle Pier and halfway between seaward edge of the weares and the disused railway track. Approach on footpath no.92 via 'Shepherd's Dinner'. <1-3>
Sources/Archives (4)
- <1> SWX5 Digital archive: Council for British Archaeology. 1995. Defence of Britain Project. S0005884.
- <2> SDO128 Machine readable data file: Council for British Archaeology. 2003. Defence of Britain Project Database. S0005884.
- <3> SDO17227 Excavation archive: Council for British Archaeology. 2006. Defence of Britain Project Archive DEB01. S0005884.
- <4> SDO14739 Digital archive: National Record of the Historic Environment. 1420399.
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Location
| Grid reference | SY 70360 71640 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SY77SW |
| Unitary Authority | Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- Defence of Britain database: S0005884
- Legacy UID: Dorset Sites and Monuments Record: 4 001 198
- Legacy UID: National Monuments Record: SY 77 SW 21
- Legacy UID: National Record of the Historic Environment: 1420399
Record last edited
Jun 8 2023 3:27PM