Monument record MWX1411 - Second World War pillbox, Portland
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Summary
A World War Two pillbox located near the shoreline, north of Folly Pier Waterworks, Portland. It was constructed in 1940-41, is built of reinforced concrete and stone, and has an irregular six-sided plan. A field visit in 1996 found the structure to be in a good condition.
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Full Description
An irregular six-sided pillbox.Near shoreline N of Folly Pier Waterworks. <1-3>
<1> Council for British Archaeology, 1995, Defence of Britain Project, S0005882 (Digital archive). SWX5.
<2> Council for British Archaeology, 2003, Defence of Britain Project Database, S0005882 (Machine readable data file). SDO128.
<3> Council for British Archaeology, 2006, Defence of Britain Project Archive DEB01, S0005882 (Excavation archive). SDO17227.
<4> National Record of the Historic Environment, 1420397 (Digital archive). SDO14739.
Sources/Archives (4)
- <1> SWX5 Digital archive: Council for British Archaeology. 1995. Defence of Britain Project. S0005882.
- <2> SDO128 Machine readable data file: Council for British Archaeology. 2003. Defence of Britain Project Database. S0005882.
- <3> SDO17227 Excavation archive: Council for British Archaeology. 2006. Defence of Britain Project Archive DEB01. S0005882.
- <4> SDO14739 Digital archive: National Record of the Historic Environment. 1420397.
Finds (0)
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (1)
Location
| Grid reference | SY 70490 72760 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SY77SW |
| Unitary Authority | Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
Other Statuses/References
- Legacy UID: Dorset Sites and Monuments Record: 4 001 197
- Legacy UID: National Monuments Record: SY 77 SW 20
- Legacy UID: National Record of the Historic Environment: 1420397
Record last edited
Sep 6 2024 4:37PM
