Monument record MWX1444 - Anti-tank blocks at Gaulter's Gap, Kimmeridge

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Summary

A World War II tank trap blocking the exit from the beach at Gaulter's Gap on Kimmeridge Beach, Kimmeridge Bay. The trap comprises two blocks constructed of conglomerate concrete in horizontal bands. Both are approximately 4 feet square and are spaced 31 inches apart, and protrude 2 feet - 2.5 feet above the beach surface. Construction took place in 1940-41. A field visit in 1997 found the structures to be in a good condition.

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2 anti-tank blocks blocking the exit from the beach at Gaulter's Gap. Both are approximately 4ft square and are spaced 31ins apart. Constructed of conglomerate concrete in horizontal bands. W block has 1ins thick iron 'handling bar' positioned 11ins from left hand edge. Both blocks protrude 2ft - 2.5ft above beach surface. 2ft apex constructed on top. W edge of Gaulter's Gap, Kimmeridge Beach, Kimmeridge. <1>

Sources/Archives (4)

  • <1> Machine readable data file: Council for British Archaeology. 2003. Defence of Britain Project Database.
  • <2> Digital archive: Council for British Archaeology. 1995. Defence of Britain Project. S0003129.
  • <3> Excavation archive: Council for British Archaeology. 2006. Defence of Britain Project Archive DEB01. S0003129.
  • <4> Digital archive: National Record of the Historic Environment. 1419123.

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Location

Grid reference SY 90810 79119 (point)
Map sheet SY97NW
Civil Parish Kimmeridge; Dorset
Unitary Authority Dorset

Protected Status/Designation

  • None recorded

Other Statuses/References

  • Defence of Britain database: S0003129
  • Legacy UID: Dorset Sites and Monuments Record: 6 012 023
  • Legacy UID: National Monuments Record: SY 97 NW 84
  • Legacy UID: National Record of the Historic Environment: 1419123

Record last edited

Mar 13 2023 4:58PM

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