Monument record MWX1457 - Gun Emplacement, Swanage

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Rectangular L-shaped gun emplacement of mixed concrete on stone.

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Rectangular L-shaped gun emplacement of mixed concrete on stone, with 4 x embrasures on top covered by metal grids 2ft 6ins x 1ft 11ins. Length, 18ft x 3ft 6ins (height on SE corner). West side: 6ft x 2ft 8ins, concrete slabs on two rows of stepped concrete slabs. Length of concrete, possibly former corner embrasure or look out position: 2ft (W side) x 1ft 6ins (N side). Total height from shore, W side: 4ft 2ins. N or sea side inaccessible as standing in water.

Sources/Archives (2)

  • --- Excavation archive: Council for British Archaeology. 2006. Defence of Britain Project Archive DEB01. S0013765.
  • --- Digital archive: Council for British Archaeology. 1995. Defence of Britain Project. S0013765.

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Location

Grid reference SZ 04037 78634 (point)
Map sheet SZ07NW
Civil Parish Swanage; Dorset
Unitary Authority Dorset

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  • None recorded

Other Statuses/References

  • Legacy UID: Dorset Sites and Monuments Record: 6 020 130

Record last edited

Apr 19 2023 12:55PM

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