Monument record MWX1393 - Minefield, Portland

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Summary

A World War II minefield recorded at the top end of public footpath No 68 leading from The Grove to Folly Pier, East Weare. The minefield was laid out in 1940-41 and formed part of the Isle of Portland Defences and Dorset Coast Defences. It had been cleared by 1946.

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Type and Period (1)

Full Description

Minefield. Four men and a borstal escapee were killed on the footpath at this point. At East Weare, at the top end of public footpath no.68 leading from The Grove to Folly Pier. <1-3>


<1> Council for British Archaeology, 1995, Defence of Britain Project, S0005907 (Digital archive). SWX5.

<2> Council for British Archaeology, 2003, Defence of Britain Project Database, S0005907 (Machine readable data file). SDO128.

<3> Council for British Archaeology, 2006, Defence of Britain Project Archive DEB01, S0005907 (Excavation archive). SDO17227.

<4> National Record of the Historic Environment, 1420421 (Digital archive). SDO14739.

Sources/Archives (4)

  • <1> Digital archive: Council for British Archaeology. 1995. Defence of Britain Project. S0005907.
  • <2> Machine readable data file: Council for British Archaeology. 2003. Defence of Britain Project Database. S0005907.
  • <3> Excavation archive: Council for British Archaeology. 2006. Defence of Britain Project Archive DEB01. S0005907.
  • <4> Digital archive: National Record of the Historic Environment. 1420421.

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Location

Grid reference SY 70280 72520 (point)
Map sheet SY77SW
Unitary Authority Dorset

Protected Status/Designation

Other Statuses/References

  • Defence of Britain database: S0005907
  • Legacy UID: Dorset Sites and Monuments Record: 4 001 179
  • Legacy UID: National Monuments Record: SY 77 SW 24
  • Legacy UID: National Record of the Historic Environment: 1420421

Record last edited

Sep 6 2024 4:37PM

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