Monument record MWX1437 - Second World War Coastal Observation Post, East Lulworth

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Summary

A World War Two observation post situated on cliff edge on west edge of Worbarrow Bay, near Tyneham. It was constructed in 1940-41 and is of brick with concrete rendering. A field visit in 1996 found it to be in good condition.

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Type and Period (1)

Full Description

Observation post situated on cliff edge. Panoramic observation window. Brick construction with concrete rendering on outside. With PLAN and measurements. Top of cliff on W edge of Worbarrow Bay, near Tyneham. <1-3>


<1> Council for British Archaeology, 1995, Defence of Britain Project, S0000053 (Digital archive). SWX5.

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

<2> Council for British Archaeology, 2006, Defence of Britain Project Archive DEB01, S0000053 (Excavation archive). SDO17227.

<4> National Record of the Historic Environment, 1416271 (Digital archive). SDO14739.

Sources/Archives (4)

  • <1> Digital archive: Council for British Archaeology. 1995. Defence of Britain Project. S0000053.
  • <2> Machine readable data file: Council for British Archaeology. 2003. Defence of Britain Project Database.
  • <2> Excavation archive: Council for British Archaeology. 2006. Defence of Britain Project Archive DEB01. S0000053.
  • <4> Digital archive: National Record of the Historic Environment. 1416271.

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Location

Grid reference SY 86510 80500 (point)
Map sheet SY88SE
Civil Parish East Lulworth; Dorset
Unitary Authority Dorset

Protected Status/Designation

Other Statuses/References

  • Defence of Britain database: S0000053
  • Legacy UID: Dorset Sites and Monuments Record: 6 010 061
  • Legacy UID: National Monuments Record: SY 88 SE 65
  • Legacy UID: National Record of the Historic Environment: 1416271

Record last edited

Sep 6 2024 4:37PM

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