Monument record MWX1401 - Second World War pillbox at East Weares Camp, Portland
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Summary
One of six pillboxes which surrounds the East Weare Batteries. It is built of reinforced concrete, has an irregular six-sided plan and was constructed sometime between 1940-41. A field visit in 1995 found the structure to be in a good condition.
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Full Description
One of 6 pillboxes surrounding the East Weare Batteries. An irregular six-sided pillbox. Entrance now sealed with breeze blocks. <1-3>
<1> Council for British Archaeology, 1995, Defence of Britain Project, S0005867 (Digital archive). SWX5.
<2> Council for British Archaeology, 2003, Defence of Britain Project Database, S0005867 (Machine readable data file). SDO128.
<3> Council for British Archaeology, 2006, Defence of Britain Project Archive DEB01, S0005867 (Excavation archive). SDO17227.
<4> National Record of the Historic Environment, 1420382 (Digital archive). SDO14739.
Sources/Archives (4)
- <1> SWX5 Digital archive: Council for British Archaeology. 1995. Defence of Britain Project. S0005867.
- <2> SDO128 Machine readable data file: Council for British Archaeology. 2003. Defence of Britain Project Database. S0005867.
- <3> SDO17227 Excavation archive: Council for British Archaeology. 2006. Defence of Britain Project Archive DEB01. S0005867.
- <4> SDO14739 Digital archive: National Record of the Historic Environment. 1420382.
Finds (0)
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (1)
Location
| Grid reference | SY 69650 73530 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SY67SE |
| Unitary Authority | Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- Defence of Britain database: S0005867
- Legacy UID: Dorset Sites and Monuments Record: 4 001 187
- Legacy UID: National Monuments Record: SY 67 SE 147
- Legacy UID: National Record of the Historic Environment: 1420382
Record last edited
Jun 14 2023 4:21PM
