Monument record MDO25882 - World War Two Coastal Observation Post, The Knoll, Puncknowle

A World War II coastal observation post situated on The Knoll. It is a square-shaped building constructed of brick and concrete and was built in 1940-41. The post faces north and most probably interacted with the three pillboxes on the reverse side of The Knoll which are part of the Chesil Beach defences. A field visit in 1995 found the structure to be in a good condition. The post is visible on aerial photographs and was digitally plotted for the South Dorset Ridgeway Mapping project.

A square shaped building with a concrete roof. The roof concrete is highly impregnated with stones. The OP faces N and most probably interacted with the 3 pillboxes on the reverse side of the knoll (facing S) which are part of the Chesil Beach defences. Inside there is a small fireplace with chimney exiting through the concrete roof. A large window at front with entry door next to it.The Knoll, Puncknowle. <1-3>

A World War II coastal observation post situated at The Knoll, Puncknowle. It is a square-shaped building constructed of brick and concrete and was built in 1940-41. The post faces north and most probably interacted with the three pillboxes on the reverse side of The Knoll which are part of the Chesil Beach defences. A field visit in 1995 found the structure to be in a good condition. The site is visible on aerial photographs {1} and was digitally plotted for the South Dorset Ridgeway Mapping project.

<1> Council for British Archaeology, 1995, Defence of Britain Project, S0000109 (Digital archive). SWX5.

<2> Council for British Archaeology, 2003, Defence of Britain Project Database, S0000109 (Machine readable data file). SDO128.

<3> Council for British Archaeology, 2006, Defence of Britain Project Archive DEB01, S0000109 (Excavation archive). SDO17227.

<4> 12-MAY-2002, PGA SY5387 (Aerial Photograph). SDO12182.

<5> National Record of the Historic Environment, 1416323 (Digital archive). SDO14739.

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Apr 11 2023 5:38PM