Monument record MWX1415 - Second World War searchlight at Nothe Fort, Nothe Point, Weymouth
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Summary
Site of a 90mm searchlight used during the Second World War as part of Nothe Fort defences. This structure is visible on aerial photographs of Nothe Fort and was digitally plotted as part of the Nothe Fort complex (MDO6676) during the South West Rapid Coastal Zone Assessment Survey (Dorset).
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Full Description
90mm searchlight, part of Nothe Fort defences. The searchlight in position today is a replica of one that was removed by a landslip [on site information at Nothe Fort]. with PLAN drawn on form. (1)
This structure is visible on aerial photographs of Nothe Fort (2-3) and was digitally plotted as part of the Nothe Fort complex (MDO6676) during the South West Rapid Coastal Zone Assessment Survey (Dorset).
Sources/Archives (4)
- <1> SDO17227 Excavation archive: Council for British Archaeology. 2006. Defence of Britain Project Archive DEB01. S0006492.
- <1> SWX5 Digital archive: Council for British Archaeology. 1995. Defence of Britain Project. S0006492.
- <2> SDO13085 Aerial Photograph: Royal Air Force. 30-AUG-1947. RAF/CPE/UK/2273 5156-57.
- <3> SDO12622 Aerial Photograph: Channel Coastal Observatory. 15-OCT-2010. CCO Aerial Photographic Coverage 2009.
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Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (1)
Location
| Grid reference | SY 68709 78748 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SY67NE |
| Unitary Authority | Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- Legacy UID: Dorset Sites and Monuments Record: 4 002 642
Record last edited
Nov 11 2013 4:38PM