Monument record MWX1492 - First World War Torpedo Station, North-Eastern Breakwater, Portland
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Summary
Site of a First World War Torpedo Station. Structures possibly associated with this torpedo station are visible on aerial photographs of the north-west end of Portlands's North Eastern Breakwater taken in 1946. Alternatively these could be structures that were reused or built during the Second World War.
Map
Type and Period (2)
Full Description
Torpedo Station. 3 x 18in torpedo tubes (probably 1915-1918). (1)
Structures possibly associated with this First World War torpedo station are visible on aerial photographs of the north-west end of Portlands's North Eastern Breakwater taken in 1946 (2). Alternatively these could be structures that were reused or built during the Second World War. These features were digitally plotted during the South West Rapid Coastal Zone Assessment Survey (Dorset). They are still visible at this location on the most recent comprehensive aerial images available to the project (3).
Sources/Archives (3)
- <1> SDO17227 Excavation archive: Council for British Archaeology. 2006. Defence of Britain Project Archive DEB01. S0011264.
- <1> SWX5 Digital archive: Council for British Archaeology. 1995. Defence of Britain Project. S0011264.
- <2> SDO13088 Aerial Photograph: Royal Air Force. 13-APR-1946. RAF 106G/UK/1411 F20 4023-24.
Finds (0)
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (1)
Location
| Grid reference | Centred SY 69562 77266 (27m by 28m) (11 map features) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SY67NE |
| Unitary Authority | Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- Legacy UID: Dorset Sites and Monuments Record: 4 001 218
- Legacy UID: National Monuments Record: 1425452
Record last edited
Dec 4 2013 8:43AM