Monument record MWX1445 - Second World War anti-tank blocks, Kimmeridge slipway, Kimmeridge

A World War II tank trap blocking the exit road from Kimmeridge slipway, Kimmeridge Bay. The tank trap comprises twelve anti-tank blocks constructed of reinforced conglomerate concrete and measuring approximately 4 feet square with a 2 feet high apex. The blocks were built in 1940-41. A field visit in 1997 found that all but one of the blocks were in a good condition.

12 anti-tank blocks blocking the exit road from Kimmeridge slipway. All but one of the blocks are in good condition. Constructed of reinforced conglomerate concrete approximately 4ft square with 2 ft apex. Built in horizontal bands 6ins-7ins wide. Approximately 4ft spacing between each block. Block originally positioned in centre of road, now found on edge of road 15 yards from other blocks. Blocks built on 2ft thick base which protrudes 1ft around each. Kimmeridge slipway road, Kimmeridge Bay. <2>

Nine anti-tank cubes were identified on aerial photographs <1> and were digitally plotted during the South West Rapid Coastal Zone Assessment Survey (Dorset).

<1> Royal Air Force, 27-MAR-1945, RAF 106G/LA200 1009-10 (Aerial Photograph). SDO12881.

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

The two databases developed by the Project can be searched on-line through the Archaeology Data Service at http://ads.ahds.ac.uk/catalogue/specColl/dob/index.cfm

<3> Council for British Archaeology, 1995, Defence of Britain Project, S0003130 (Digital archive). SWX5.

<4> Council for British Archaeology, 2006, Defence of Britain Project Archive DEB01, S0003130 (Excavation archive). SDO17227.

<5> National Record of the Historic Environment, 1419124 (Digital archive). SDO14739.

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Sep 6 2024 4:37PM