Monument record MWX1396 - World War Two petroleum warfare site, Bincleaves Groyne, Portland Breakwater
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Summary
World War Two petroleum warfare site located at 'C' Head of Bincleaves Groyne on Portland Breakwater. The site was constructed in 1940-41and comprised a flame thrower. A field visit in 1983 had found the site had been demolished.
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Type and Period (1)
Full Description
Petroleum warfare site - flame thrower.'C' Head, Northern Arm (Bincleaves Groyne), Portland Breakwater. <1-3>
<1> Council for British Archaeology, 1995, Defence of Britain Project, S0011260 (Digital archive). SWX5.
<2> Council for British Archaeology, 2003, Defence of Britain Project Database, S0011260 (Machine readable data file). SDO128.
<3> Council for British Archaeology, 2006, Defence of Britain Project Archive DEB01, S0011260 (Excavation archive). SDO17227.
<4> National Record of the Historic Environment, 1425449 (Digital archive). SDO14739.
Sources/Archives (4)
- <1> SWX5 Digital archive: Council for British Archaeology. 1995. Defence of Britain Project. S0011260.
- <2> SDO128 Machine readable data file: Council for British Archaeology. 2003. Defence of Britain Project Database. S0011260.
- <3> SDO17227 Excavation archive: Council for British Archaeology. 2006. Defence of Britain Project Archive DEB01. S0011260.
- <4> SDO14739 Digital archive: National Record of the Historic Environment. 1425449.
Finds (0)
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (1)
Location
| Grid reference | SY 69480 77490 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SY67NE |
| Unitary Authority | Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- Defence of Britain database: S0011260
- Legacy UID: Dorset Sites and Monuments Record: 4 001 182
- Legacy UID: National Monuments Record: SY 67 NE 228
- Legacy UID: National Record of the Historic Environment: 1425449
Record last edited
Nov 10 2023 4:52PM
