Monument record MWX1457 - Gun Emplacement, Swanage
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Summary
Rectangular L-shaped gun emplacement of mixed concrete on stone.
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Full Description
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.
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Location
| Grid reference | SZ 04037 78634 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SZ07NW |
| Civil Parish | Swanage; Dorset |
| Unitary Authority | Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- Legacy UID: Dorset Sites and Monuments Record: 6 020 130
Record last edited
Apr 19 2023 12:55PM