Monument record MWX1456 - World War Two observation post or gun emplacement, Peveril Point, Swanage
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Summary
A World War II observation post or gun emplacement located on the west side of the coastguard station at Peveril Point. Features include the concrete foundations of a possible gun mounting. The structure was constructed in 1940-41 and is built of concrete. A field trip in 1997 found the structure to be in a good condition.
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Type and Period (2)
Full Description
Observation Post / Gun Emplacement. S side: Width 24ft, Height 6ft 2ins from concrete seating slabs, over three rows of stone bricks or slabs. Iron ring in centre of wall. W side: Width 11ft 8ins, also with concrete seating. E side: Width 11ft 10ins, also with concrete seating. N side: Open with two central steps up to ground level. Width 21ft 11ins across front. Towards centre steps are the concrete foundations of possible gun mounting, 3ft 10ins x 4ft 4ins, with remains of eight pieces of angle iron on S side. <1-3>
Sources/Archives (4)
- <1> SWX5 Digital archive: Council for British Archaeology. 1995. Defence of Britain Project. S0013760.
- <2> SDO128 Machine readable data file: Council for British Archaeology. 2003. Defence of Britain Project Database. S0013760.
- <3> SDO17227 Excavation archive: Council for British Archaeology. 2006. Defence of Britain Project Archive DEB01. S0013760.
- <4> SDO14739 Digital archive: National Record of the Historic Environment. 1427877.
Finds (0)
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (1)
Location
| Grid reference | SZ 04000 78600 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SZ07NW |
| Civil Parish | Swanage; Dorset |
| Unitary Authority | Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- Defence of Britain database: S0013760
- Legacy UID: Dorset Sites and Monuments Record: 6 020 129
- Legacy UID: National Monuments Record: SZ 07 NW 113
- Legacy UID: National Record of the Historic Environment: 1427877
Record last edited
Apr 14 2023 2:48PM
