Monument record MWX1355 - Second World War Demolition Charge Site, Small Mouth, Wyke Regis, Weymouth

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Summary

Demolition charges laid on the old iron bridge. Charges were out on the on the original bridge, which was constructed in 1895, and were were made safe at the end of the war. The bridge was replaced in 1985 by one built south of the old bridge and it carries the A354 road.

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Full Description

Demolition charges were laid on the old iron bridge (1895). This bridge was replaced in 1985 by one constructed south of the old bridge. It carries the A354 road. The charges were made safe at the end of the war. <1-3>


<1> Council for British Archaeology, 1995, Defence of Britain Project, S0005809 (Digital archive). SWX5.

<2> Council for British Archaeology, 2003, Defence of Britain Project Database, S0005809 (Machine readable data file). SDO128.

<3> Council for British Archaeology, 2006, Defence of Britain Project Archive DEB01, S0005809 (Excavation archive). SDO17227.

<4> National Record of the Historic Environment, 1420324 (Digital archive). SDO14739.

Sources/Archives (4)

  • <1> Digital archive: Council for British Archaeology. 1995. Defence of Britain Project. S0005809.
  • <2> Machine readable data file: Council for British Archaeology. 2003. Defence of Britain Project Database. S0005809.
  • <3> Excavation archive: Council for British Archaeology. 2006. Defence of Britain Project Archive DEB01. S0005809.
  • <4> Digital archive: National Record of the Historic Environment. 1420324.

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Location

Grid reference SY 66690 76210 (point)
Map sheet SY67NE
Unitary Authority Dorset

Protected Status/Designation

  • None recorded

Other Statuses/References

  • Defence of Britain database: S0005809
  • Legacy UID: Dorset Sites and Monuments Record: 4 001 142
  • Legacy UID: National Monuments Record: SY 67 NE 218
  • Legacy UID: National Record of the Historic Environment: 1420324

Record last edited

Jan 10 2024 6:30AM

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