Monument record MWX1389 - Minefield, Balaclava Bay
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Summary
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Type and Period (1)
Full Description
Mines (mine 'B', type 'C) were laid on the beach at Balaclava Bay. [Informant: David Smith, former Sapper R.E. involved in clearance operations at the end of the war]. LOCATION: At Balaclava Bay, Portland. <1-3>
<1> Council for British Archaeology, 1995, Defence of Britain Project, S0005903 (Digital archive). SWX5.
<2> Council for British Archaeology, 2003, Defence of Britain Project Database, S0005903 (Machine readable data file). SDO128.
<3> Council for British Archaeology, 2006, Defence of Britain Project Archive DEB01, S0005903 (Excavation archive). SDO17227.
<4> National Record of the Historic Environment, 1420417 (Digital archive). SDO14739.
Sources/Archives (4)
- <1> SWX5 Digital archive: Council for British Archaeology. 1995. Defence of Britain Project. S0005903.
- <2> SDO128 Machine readable data file: Council for British Archaeology. 2003. Defence of Britain Project Database. S0005903.
- <3> SDO17227 Excavation archive: Council for British Archaeology. 2006. Defence of Britain Project Archive DEB01. S0005903.
- <4> SDO14739 Digital archive: National Record of the Historic Environment. 1420417.
Finds (0)
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (1)
Location
| Grid reference | SY 69730 74220 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SY67SE |
| Unitary Authority | Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- Defence of Britain database: S0005903
- Legacy UID: Dorset Sites and Monuments Record: 4 001 175
- Legacy UID: National Monuments Record: SY 67 SE 132
- Legacy UID: National Record of the Historic Environment: 1420417
Record last edited
Oct 31 2023 10:30AM
