Monument record MDO29923 - Possible Second World War pillbox, Bincleaves Groyne, Portland
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Summary
A small irregular hexagonal structure is visible on aerial photographs of Bincleaves Groyne taken in 1946. It is considered possible this could be the remains of a pillbox associated with Second World War military activity in this area.
Map
Type and Period (1)
Full Description
A small irregular hexagonal structure is visible on aerial photographs of Bincleaves Groyne taken in 1946 (1). It is considered possible this could be the remains of a pillbox associated with Second World War military activity in this area. This feature was digitally plotted during the South West Rapid Coastal Zone Assessment Survey (Dorset). It is still visible on the most recent comprehensive aerial images available to the project (2).
<1> Royal Air Force, 13-APR-1946, RAF 106G/UK/1411 F20 4023-24 (Aerial Photograph). SDO13088.
<2> XX-XXX-2009, Google Earth (Aerial Photograph). SDO12705.
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Location
| Grid reference | Centred SY 6842 7797 (4m by 4m) (2 map features) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SY67NE |
| Unitary Authority | Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- None recorded
Record last edited
Nov 19 2013 12:24PM
