Monument record MWX1488 - Second World War slit trench, The Grove, Portland
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Summary
A World War Two slit trench recorded at The Grove, north of Borstal Sports Ground. It was one of four slit trenches positioned to stop the enemy getting to the top of the island via the Incline Road, this being the only road up from the Naval Base on the east side of the island. The trench was constructed in 1940-41. A field visit in 1997 located no traces of the trench.
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Full Description
One of four slit trenches positioned to stop the enemy getting to the top of the island via the Incline Road, this being the only road up from the Naval Base on the E side of the island. [Informant: Gordon Black, resident at 'The Grove' during WW2]. At The Grove, north of Borstal Sports Ground. <1-3>
Sources/Archives (4)
- <1> SWX5 Digital archive: Council for British Archaeology. 1995. Defence of Britain Project. S0005819.
- <2> SDO128 Machine readable data file: Council for British Archaeology. 2003. Defence of Britain Project Database. S0005819.
- <3> SDO17227 Excavation archive: Council for British Archaeology. 2006. Defence of Britain Project Archive DEB01. S0005819.
- <4> SDO14739 Digital archive: National Record of the Historic Environment. 1420334.
Finds (0)
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (1)
Location
| Grid reference | SY 69910 72820 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SY67SE |
| Unitary Authority | Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- Legacy UID: Dorset Sites and Monuments Record: 4 001 214
- Legacy UID: National Monuments Record: SY 67 SE 140
- Legacy UID: National Record of the Historic Environment: 1420334
Record last edited
Jun 6 2023 3:51PM