Monument record MWX1481 - Second World War Pillbox, Portland
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Summary
A World War II pillbox located at the entrance to the Eastern Battery, Portland. The pillbox was constructed in 1940-41 and is built of reinforced concrete. It is a large pillbox with all-round visibility through a steel-plated slot which cut four of its six faces. The structure was reported as being extant in 1993.
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Type and Period (2)
Full Description
Large pillbox with all-round visibility through a steel-plated slot which cuts four of its six faces. The roof is supported by vertical pillars at each angle. <1-3>
<1> Council for British Archaeology, 1995, Defence of Britain Project, S0006844 (Digital archive). SWX5.
<2> Council for British Archaeology, 2003, Defence of Britain Project Database, S0006844 (Machine readable data file). SDO128.
<3> Council for British Archaeology, 2006, Defence of Britain Project Archive DEB01, S0006844 (Excavation archive). SDO17227.
<4> National Record of the Historic Environment, 1421284 (Digital archive). SDO14739.
Sources/Archives (4)
- <1> SWX5 Digital archive: Council for British Archaeology. 1995. Defence of Britain Project. S0006844.
- <2> SDO128 Machine readable data file: Council for British Archaeology. 2003. Defence of Britain Project Database. S0006844.
- <3> SDO17227 Excavation archive: Council for British Archaeology. 2006. Defence of Britain Project Archive DEB01. S0006844.
- <4> SDO14739 Digital archive: National Record of the Historic Environment. 1421284.
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Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (1)
Location
| Grid reference | SY 70600 73500 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SY77SW |
| Unitary Authority | Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- Defence of Britain database: S0006844
- Legacy UID: Dorset Sites and Monuments Record: 4 001 207
- Legacy UID: National Monuments Record: SY 77 SW 25
- Legacy UID: National Record of the Historic Environment: 1421284
Record last edited
Mar 9 2024 6:52AM
