Monument record MWX1406 - Second World War pillbox at East Weares Camp, Portland

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Summary

A World War Two pillbox at East Weare Camp, Portland. It was one of six pillboxes surrounding the East Weare Batteries and was constructed in 1940-41. A field visit in 1996 found the pillbox had been partially demolished. Fragments varying in wall thickness from 9.5 inches to 10 inches had been recorded.

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Type and Period (1)

Full Description

One of 6 pillboxes surrounding the East Weare Batteries. Only pieces remain, varying in wall thickness from 9.5ins to 10ins. LOCATION: At East Weare Camp, Portland. <1-3>


<1> Council for British Archaeology, 1995, Defence of Britain Project, S0005875 (Digital archive). SWX5.

<2> Council for British Archaeology, 2003, Defence of Britain Project Database, S0005875 (Machine readable data file). SDO128.

<3> Council for British Archaeology, 2006, Defence of Britain Project Archive DEB01, S0005875 (Excavation archive). SDO17227.

<4> National Record of the Historic Environment, 1420390 (Digital archive). SDO14739.

Sources/Archives (4)

  • <1> Digital archive: Council for British Archaeology. 1995. Defence of Britain Project. S0005875.
  • <2> Machine readable data file: Council for British Archaeology. 2003. Defence of Britain Project Database. S0005875.
  • <3> Excavation archive: Council for British Archaeology. 2006. Defence of Britain Project Archive DEB01. S0005875.
  • <4> Digital archive: National Record of the Historic Environment. 1420390.

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Location

Grid reference SY 69560 73890 (point)
Map sheet SY67SE
Unitary Authority Dorset

Protected Status/Designation

  • None recorded

Other Statuses/References

  • Legacy UID: Dorset Sites and Monuments Record: 4 001 192
  • Legacy UID: National Monuments Record: SY 67 SE 130
  • Legacy UID: National Record of the Historic Environment: 1420390

Record last edited

Jun 12 2023 6:59AM

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