Monument record MWX1445 - Second World War anti-tank blocks, Kimmeridge slipway, Kimmeridge
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Summary
A World War II tank trap blocking the exit road from Kimmeridge slipway, Kimmeridge Bay. The tank trap comprises twelve anti-tank blocks constructed of reinforced conglomerate concrete and measuring approximately 4 feet square with a 2 feet high apex. The blocks were built in 1940-41. A field visit in 1997 found that all but one of the blocks were in a good condition.
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Type and Period (3)
Full Description
12 anti-tank blocks blocking the exit road from Kimmeridge slipway. All but one of the blocks are in good condition. Constructed of reinforced conglomerate concrete approximately 4ft square with 2 ft apex. Built in horizontal bands 6ins-7ins wide. Approximately 4ft spacing between each block. Block originally positioned in centre of road, now found on edge of road 15 yards from other blocks. Blocks built on 2ft thick base which protrudes 1ft around each. Kimmeridge slipway road, Kimmeridge Bay. <2>
Nine anti-tank cubes were identified on aerial photographs <1> and were digitally plotted during the South West Rapid Coastal Zone Assessment Survey (Dorset).
Sources/Archives (5)
- <1> SDO12881 Aerial Photograph: Royal Air Force. 27-MAR-1945. RAF 106G/LA200 1009-10.
- <2> SDO128 Machine readable data file: Council for British Archaeology. 2003. Defence of Britain Project Database.
- <3> SWX5 Digital archive: Council for British Archaeology. 1995. Defence of Britain Project. S0003130.
- <4> SDO17227 Excavation archive: Council for British Archaeology. 2006. Defence of Britain Project Archive DEB01. S0003130.
- <5> SDO14739 Digital archive: National Record of the Historic Environment. 1419124.
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Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (1)
Location
| Grid reference | Centred SY 90943 78788 (18m by 27m) (11 map features) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SY97NW |
| Civil Parish | Kimmeridge; Dorset |
| Unitary Authority | Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
Other Statuses/References
- Defence of Britain database: S0003130
- Legacy UID: Dorset Sites and Monuments Record: 6 012 024
- Legacy UID: National Monuments Record: SY 97 NW 85
- Legacy UID: National Record of the Historic Environment: 1419124
Record last edited
Feb 5 2024 1:02PM