Monument record MWX1499 - The Grove: Slit Trench
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Summary
A World War II slit trench, located at East Cliff, near 'Shepherd's Dinner', alongside footpath no.16, Portland. It had good coverage of the East Weares. The trench was constructed in 1940-41 and was probably used by the Home Guard Unit of HM Prison at The Grove. A field visit in 1997 located slight traces of the trench.
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Full Description
A slit trench probably used by the Home Guard Unit of HM Prison at The Grove. Good coverage of the East Weares below. [Informant: Gordon Black, resident at 'The Grove' during WW2]. - some evidence on the ground.At East Cliff, near 'Shepherd's Dinner', alongside footpath no.16. <1-3>
Sources/Archives (4)
- --- SDO17227 Excavation archive: Council for British Archaeology. 2006. Defence of Britain Project Archive DEB01. S0005834.
- <1> SWX5 Digital archive: Council for British Archaeology. 1995. Defence of Britain Project. S0005834.
- <2> SDO128 Machine readable data file: Council for British Archaeology. 2003. Defence of Britain Project Database. S0005834.
- <4> SDO14739 Digital archive: National Record of the Historic Environment. 1420349.
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Related Monuments/Buildings (1)
Related Events/Activities (1)
Location
| Grid reference | SY 70220 71670 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SY77SW |
| Unitary Authority | Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- Defence of Britain database: S0005834
- Legacy UID: Dorset Sites and Monuments Record: 4 001 225
- Legacy UID: National Monuments Record: SY 77 SW 17
- Legacy UID: National Record of the Historic Environment: 1420349
Record last edited
Jun 8 2023 3:12PM
