Monument record MWX1420 - Second World War pillbox, Portland
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Summary
A World War Two pillbox located at Yarnold Sanger, on the causeway between the Isle of Portland and Weymouth. It was constructed sometime between 1940-41 and is built of reinforced concrete. A field visit in 1996 found the structure to be extant.
Map
Type and Period (1)
Full Description
Pillbox [no specification].Yarnold Sanger, on causeway between Isle of Portland and Weymouth. <1-3>
Sources/Archives (4)
- <1> SWX5 Digital archive: Council for British Archaeology. 1995. Defence of Britain Project. S0013731.
- <2> SDO128 Machine readable data file: Council for British Archaeology. 2003. Defence of Britain Project Database.
- <3> SDO17227 Excavation archive: Council for British Archaeology. 2006. Defence of Britain Project Archive DEB01. S0013731.
- <4> SDO14739 Digital archive: National Record of the Historic Environment. 1427848.
Finds (0)
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (1)
Location
| Grid reference | SY 67550 74660 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SY67SE |
| Unitary Authority | Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- Defence of Britain database: S0013731
- Legacy UID: Dorset Sites and Monuments Record: 4 001 201
- Legacy UID: National Monuments Record: SY 67 SE 168
- Legacy UID: National Record of the Historic Environment: 1427848
Record last edited
Jun 9 2023 2:38PM
