Monument record MDO46350 - Second World War ordnance depot, Portland Castle, Castletown, Portland

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Summary

During World War Two an ordnance depot that was located in Portland Castle. At the time of the Defence of Britain survey the site was found still to be in a good condition.

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Type and Period (2)

Full Description

The site of an ordnance depot that was used during World War II. The depot was located in Portland Castle. At the time of the Defence of Britain survey the site was found still to be in a good condition. It is located in Portland Castle, on the Isle of Portland. <1-3>


<1> Council for British Archaeology, 1995, Defence of Britain Project, S0005863 (Digital archive). SWX5.

<2> Council for British Archaeology, 2003, Defence of Britain Project Database (Machine readable data file). SDO128.

<3> Council for British Archaeology, 2006, Defence of Britain Project Archive DEB01, S0005863 (Excavation archive). SDO17227.

<4> National Record of the Historic Environment, 1420378 (Digital archive). SDO14739.

Sources/Archives (4)

  • <1> Digital archive: Council for British Archaeology. 1995. Defence of Britain Project. S0005863.
  • <2> Machine readable data file: Council for British Archaeology. 2003. Defence of Britain Project Database.
  • <3> Excavation archive: Council for British Archaeology. 2006. Defence of Britain Project Archive DEB01. S0005863.
  • <4>XY Digital archive: National Record of the Historic Environment. 1420378. [Mapped feature: #635986 ]

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Related Monuments/Buildings (1)

Related Events/Activities (1)

Location

Grid reference SY 6847 7437 (point)
Map sheet SY67SE
Unitary Authority Dorset

Protected Status/Designation

Other Statuses/References

  • Defence of Britain database: 3067
  • Legacy UID: National Monuments Record: SY 67 SE 197
  • Legacy UID: National Record of the Historic Environment: 1413734

Record last edited

Oct 25 2024 10:57AM

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