Monument record MDO46968 - Second World War anti boat landing obstacle, Balaclava Bay, Weymouth
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Summary
A World War Two anti boat landing obstacle recorded in Balaclava Bay. The anti boat landing obstacle was constructed in 1940-41 and comprises a line of stone boulders laid offshore. A field visit in 1996 found the stones to be in a good condition though some had been removed from their original positions.
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Type and Period (1)
Full Description
A line of stone boulders laid offshore to obstruct boat landings in Balaclava Bay. [Some have moved from original positions]. <1-3>
<1> Council for British Archaeology, 1995, Defence of Britain Project, S0005798 (Digital archive). SWX5.
<2> Council for British Archaeology, 2003, Defence of Britain Project Database, S0005798 (Machine readable data file). SDO128.
<3> Council for British Archaeology, 2006, Defence of Britain Project Archive DEB01, S0005798 (Excavation archive). SDO17227.
<4> National Record of the Historic Environment, 1420313 (Digital archive). SDO14739.
Sources/Archives (4)
- <1> SWX5 Digital archive: Council for British Archaeology. 1995. Defence of Britain Project. S0005798.
- <2>XY SDO128 Machine readable data file: Council for British Archaeology. 2003. Defence of Britain Project Database. S0005798. [Mapped feature: #636643 ]
- <3> SDO17227 Excavation archive: Council for British Archaeology. 2006. Defence of Britain Project Archive DEB01. S0005798.
- <4> SDO14739 Digital archive: National Record of the Historic Environment. 1420313.
Finds (0)
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (1)
Location
| Grid reference | SY 698 741 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SY67SE |
| Unitary Authority | Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- Defence of Britain database: S0005798
- Legacy UID: Dorset Sites and Monuments Record: 4 001 143
- Legacy UID: National Monuments Record: SY 67 SE 129
- Legacy UID: National Record of the Historic Environment: 1420313
- Previous Historic Environment Record identifier: MWX1357
Record last edited
Aug 10 2023 3:30PM
