Monument record MWX1400 - Second World War pillbox on Barleycrates Lane, Portland
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Summary
World War Two pillbox identified on public footpath no.63 known as Barleycrates Lane, Portland. It was possibly hexagonal in plan, built of concrete and was constructed sometime between 1940-41. A field visit in 1997 located no traces of the structure.
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Type and Period (1)
Full Description
Pillbox described by informants (Neville Walbridge and Bob Wollage) as being of hexagonal type. On public footpath no.63 known as Barleycrates Lane, Portland. <1-3>
<1> Council for British Archaeology, 1995, Defence of Britain Project, S0005866 (Digital archive). SWX5.
<2> Council for British Archaeology, 2003, Defence of Britain Project Database, S0005866 (Machine readable data file). SDO128.
<3> Council for British Archaeology, 2006, Defence of Britain Project Archive DEB01, S0005866 (Excavation archive). SDO17227.
<4> National Record of the Historic Environment, 1420381 (Digital archive). SDO14739.
Sources/Archives (4)
- <1> SWX5 Digital archive: Council for British Archaeology. 1995. Defence of Britain Project. S0005866.
- <2> SDO128 Machine readable data file: Council for British Archaeology. 2003. Defence of Britain Project Database. S0005866.
- <3> SDO17227 Excavation archive: Council for British Archaeology. 2006. Defence of Britain Project Archive DEB01. S0005866.
- <4> SDO14739 Digital archive: National Record of the Historic Environment. 1420381.
Finds (0)
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (1)
Location
| Grid reference | SY 68450 71030 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SY67SE |
| Unitary Authority | Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- Defence of Britain database: S0005866
- Legacy UID: Dorset Sites and Monuments Record: 4 001 186
- Legacy UID: National Monuments Record: SY 67 SE 146
- Legacy UID: National Record of the Historic Environment: 1420381
Record last edited
Jun 9 2023 6:27AM
