Monument record MWX1485 - Second World War rifle pit, Penn's Weare, Portland
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Summary
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Type and Period (2)
Full Description
Rifle pit, on high ground overlooking the cove on the N side. Informant: Gordon ('Boy') Male, who as a child played in these pits with other children. Recorder's photograph 531/21 of 9.5.97 not included. Penn's Weare, Church Ope Cove, Portland. <1-3>
<1> Council for British Archaeology, 1995, Defence of Britain Project, S0008582 (Digital archive). SWX5.
<2> Council for British Archaeology, 2003, Defence of Britain Project Database, S0008582 (Machine readable data file). SDO128.
<3> Council for British Archaeology, 2006, Defence of Britain Project Archive DEB01, S0008582 (Excavation archive). SDO17227.
<4> National Record of the Historic Environment, 1422926 (Digital archive). SDO14739.
Sources/Archives (4)
- <1> SWX5 Digital archive: Council for British Archaeology. 1995. Defence of Britain Project. S0008582.
- <2> SDO128 Machine readable data file: Council for British Archaeology. 2003. Defence of Britain Project Database. S0008582.
- <3> SDO17227 Excavation archive: Council for British Archaeology. 2006. Defence of Britain Project Archive DEB01. S0008582.
- <4> SDO14739 Digital archive: National Record of the Historic Environment. 1422926.
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Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (1)
Location
| Grid reference | SY 69820 71090 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SY67SE |
| Unitary Authority | Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
Other Statuses/References
- Defence of Britain database: S0008582
- Legacy UID: Dorset Sites and Monuments Record: 4 001 211
- Legacy UID: National Monuments Record: SY 67 SE 159
- Legacy UID: National Record of the Historic Environment: 1422926
Record last edited
Sep 6 2024 4:37PM
