Monument record MWX1502 - Spigot Mortar Emplacement
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Summary
A World War II 29 millimetre spigot mortar emplacement located on the North Eastern Breakwater at Portland Breakwater. The structure was built after May 1941 and is built of concrete and steel. A field visit in 1983 found the emplacement to be in a good condition.
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Type and Period (1)
Full Description
29mm Spigot mortar plinth [pedestal]. At Portland Breakwater (North Eastern Breakwater). <1-3>
Sources/Archives (4)
- <1> SWX5 Digital archive: Council for British Archaeology. 1995. Defence of Britain Project. S0005900.
- <2> SDO128 Machine readable data file: Council for British Archaeology. 2003. Defence of Britain Project Database.
- <3> SDO17227 Excavation archive: Council for British Archaeology. 2006. Defence of Britain Project Archive DEB01. S0005900.
- <4> SDO14739 Digital archive: National Record of the Historic Environment. 1420414.
Finds (0)
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (1)
Location
| Grid reference | SY 69800 77050 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SY67NE |
| Unitary Authority | Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- Defence of Britain database: S0005900
- Legacy UID: Dorset Sites and Monuments Record: 4 001 228
- Legacy UID: National Monuments Record: SY 67 NE 222
- Legacy UID: National Record of the Historic Environment: 1420414
Record last edited
Nov 20 2023 11:09AM