Monument record MWX1483 - Second World War rifle pit, Portland
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Summary
A World War Two rifle pit located to the east of Admiralty Quarry, Portland. It was constructed in 1940-41 and probably positioned to protect the original 3 inch gun site and camp located to the east of the quarry, below the glacis of the Verne Citadel. A field visit in 1997 found the site no longer extant.
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Full Description
Rifle pit probably positioned to protect the original 3in gun site and camp. [Informant: Gordon Black, resident at 'The Grove' during WW2]. Located east of the Admiralty Quarry and below the glacis of the Verne Citadel. <1-3>
Sources/Archives (4)
- <1> SWX5 Digital archive: Council for British Archaeology. 1995. Defence of Britain Project. S0005817.
- <2> SDO128 Machine readable data file: Council for British Archaeology. 2003. Defence of Britain Project Database. S0005817.
- <3> SDO17227 Excavation archive: Council for British Archaeology. 2006. Defence of Britain Project Archive DEB01. S0005817.
- <4> SDO14739 Digital archive: National Record of the Historic Environment. 1420332.
Finds (0)
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (1)
Location
| Grid reference | SY 69690 73080 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SY67SE |
| Unitary Authority | Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- Legacy UID: Dorset Sites and Monuments Record: 4 001 209
- Legacy UID: National Monuments Record: SY 67 SE 139
- Legacy UID: National Record of the Historic Environment: 1420332
Record last edited
Jun 14 2023 5:15PM
