Monument record MWX1500 - Spigot Mortar Emplacement, Portland Breakwater
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Summary
A World War II 29 millimetre spigot mortar emplacement on Portland Breakwater near Breakwater Fort, Isle of Portland. The emplacement was constructed after May 1941 and is constructed of concrete and steel. A field visit in 1983 found it to be in a good condition.
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Full Description
29mm Spigot mortar plinth [pedestal].At Portland Breakwater, Breakwater Fort (Chequered Fort). <1-3>
<1> Council for British Archaeology, 1995, Defence of Britain Project, S0005897 (Digital archive). SWX5.
<2> Council for British Archaeology, 2003, Defence of Britain Project Database, S0005897 (Machine readable data file). SDO128.
<3> Council for British Archaeology, 2006, Defence of Britain Project Archive DEB01, S0005897 (Excavation archive). SDO17227.
<4> National Record of the Historic Environment, 1420411 (Digital archive). SDO14739.
Sources/Archives (4)
- <1> SWX5 Digital archive: Council for British Archaeology. 1995. Defence of Britain Project. S0005897.
- <2> SDO128 Machine readable data file: Council for British Archaeology. 2003. Defence of Britain Project Database. S0005897.
- <3> SDO17227 Excavation archive: Council for British Archaeology. 2006. Defence of Britain Project Archive DEB01. S0005897.
- <4> SDO14739 Digital archive: National Record of the Historic Environment. 1420411.
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Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (1)
Location
| Grid reference | SY 70600 76300 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SY77NW |
| Unitary Authority | Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- Defence of Britain database: S0005897
- Legacy UID: Dorset Sites and Monuments Record: 4 001 226
- Legacy UID: National Monuments Record: SY 77 NW 8
- Legacy UID: National Record of the Historic Environment: 1420411
Record last edited
Nov 20 2023 12:12PM
