Monument record MWX1413 - Second World War pillbox, East Weares, Portland
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Summary
A World War II pillbox located at East Weares, on the seaward side of the Weares, south of Durdle Pier, Portland. 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), on the seaward side of the weares S of Durdle Pier. Approach on footpath no.18 via Church Ope Cove or 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. S0005887.
- <2> SDO128 Machine readable data file: Council for British Archaeology. 2003. Defence of Britain Project Database. S0005887.
- <3> SDO17227 Excavation archive: Council for British Archaeology. 2006. Defence of Britain Project Archive DEB01. S0005887.
- <4> SDO14739 Digital archive: National Record of the Historic Environment. 1420401.
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Related Events/Activities (1)
Location
| Grid reference | SY 70460 71620 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SY77SW |
| Unitary Authority | Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- Defence of Britain database: S0005887
- Legacy UID: Dorset Sites and Monuments Record: 4 001 199
- Legacy UID: National Monuments Record: SY 77 SW 22
- Legacy UID: National Record of the Historic Environment: 1420401
Record last edited
Jun 8 2023 3:38PM