Monument record MDO29945 - Second World War military site, Outer Breakwater, Portland Harbour

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Summary

A small square structure is visible on aerial photographs of the Outer Breakwater of Portland Harbour. It is considered likely to be the remains of a structure associated with Second World War military activity in this area.

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Full Description

A small square structure is visible on aerial photographs of the Outer Breakwater of Portland Harbour (1-2). It is considered likely to be the remains of a structure 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 at this location on the most recent comprehensive aerial images available to the project.


<1> Royal Air Force, 17-APR-1951, RAF 540/457 F20 4093 (Aerial Photograph). SDO13116.

<2> XX-XXX-2009, Google Earth (Aerial Photograph). SDO12705.

Sources/Archives (2)

  • <1> Aerial Photograph: Royal Air Force. 17-APR-1951. RAF 540/457 F20 4093.
  • <2> Aerial Photograph: XX-XXX-2009. Google Earth.

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Location

Grid reference Centred SY 7072 7573 (3m by 3m) (2 map features)
Map sheet SY77NW
Unitary Authority Dorset

Protected Status/Designation

  • None recorded

Other Statuses/References

  • None recorded

Record last edited

Sep 10 2024 10:09AM

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