Monument record MDO46191 - World War Two observation post, Chesil Beach, Abbotsbury
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Summary
Possible site of a World War II observation post recorded on Chesil Beach. It was located on the landward side of the area of water between the mainland and Chesil Beach with the open front facing Chesil Beach. The structure was constructed in 1940-41 and is build of concrete. A field visit in 2001 found the structure to be in a good condition.
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Type and Period (1)
Full Description
Possible / uncertain site of observation post with open front facing Chesil beach.On landward side of the area of water between the mainland and Chesil beach. <1-3>
<1> Council for British Archaeology, 1995, Defence of Britain Project, S0015635 (Digital archive). SWX5.
<2> Council for British Archaeology, 2003, Defence of Britain Project Database, S0015635 (Machine readable data file). SDO128.
<3> Council for British Archaeology, 2006, Defence of Britain Project Archive DEB01, S0015635 (Excavation archive). SDO17227.
<4> National Record of the Historic Environment, 1429656 (Digital archive). SDO14739.
Sources/Archives (4)
- <1> SWX5 Digital archive: Council for British Archaeology. 1995. Defence of Britain Project. S0015635.
- <2> SDO128 Machine readable data file: Council for British Archaeology. 2003. Defence of Britain Project Database. S0015635.
- <3> SDO17227 Excavation archive: Council for British Archaeology. 2006. Defence of Britain Project Archive DEB01. S0015635.
- <4>XY SDO14739 Digital archive: National Record of the Historic Environment. 1429656. [Mapped feature: #635820 ]
Finds (0)
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (1)
Location
| Grid reference | SY 5729 8401 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SY58SE |
| Civil Parish | Abbotsbury; Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- Defence of Britain database: S0015635
- Legacy UID: National Monuments Record: SY 58 SE 36
- Legacy UID: National Record of the Historic Environment: 1429656
Record last edited
Apr 25 2023 3:50PM
