Monument record MWX1409 - Second World War pillbox, Portland
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Summary
A World War Two pillbox located at the southern extremity of the Naval Rifle Range in sight of footpath no 68, Portland. It was constructed in 1940-41, is built of reinforced concrete, and is possibly six-sided in plan. A field visit in 1996 found it to be in a good condition.
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Type and Period (1)
Full Description
Probably six-sided pillbox (very overgrown). At S extremity of Naval Rifle Range in sight of footpath no 68. <1-3>
<1> Council for British Archaeology, 1995, Defence of Britain Project, S0005879 (Digital archive). SWX5.
<2> Council for British Archaeology, 2003, Defence of Britain Project Database, S0005879 (Machine readable data file). SDO128.
<3> Council for British Archaeology, 2006, Defence of Britain Project Archive DEB01, S0005879 (Excavation archive). SDO17227.
<4> National Record of the Historic Environment, 1420394 (Digital archive). SDO14739.
Sources/Archives (4)
- <1> SWX5 Digital archive: Council for British Archaeology. 1995. Defence of Britain Project. S0005879.
- <2> SDO128 Machine readable data file: Council for British Archaeology. 2003. Defence of Britain Project Database. S0005879.
- <3> SDO17227 Excavation archive: Council for British Archaeology. 2006. Defence of Britain Project Archive DEB01. S0005879.
- <4> SDO14739 Digital archive: National Record of the Historic Environment. 1420394.
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Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (1)
Location
| Grid reference | SY 70250 72630 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SY77SW |
| Unitary Authority | Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
Other Statuses/References
- Defence of Britain database: S0005879
- Legacy UID: Dorset Sites and Monuments Record: 4 001 195
- Legacy UID: National Monuments Record: SY 77 SW 18
- Legacy UID: National Record of the Historic Environment: 1420394
Record last edited
Sep 6 2024 4:37PM
