Monument record MDO29663 - Second World War anti-glider obstructions, Portland Bill, Portland
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Summary
An area of small, closely spaced mounds, possibly Second World War anti-glider obstructions, are visible as earthworks on aerial photographs of the 1940s, inland to the west of Butts Quarries.
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Full Description
An area of small, closely spaced mounds, possibly Second World War anti-glider obstructions, are visible as earthworks on aerial photographs of the 1940s, inland to the west of Butts Quarries. The mounds are visible over an area measuring approximately 190 m by 55 m. (1) An area of larger mounds, possibly also anti-glider obstructions are located immediately to the north east (see linked record). This site was digitally plotted during the South West Rapid Coastal Zone Assessment Survey (Dorset).
<1> Royal Air Force, 13-APR-1946, RAF 106G/UK/1411 4050-1 (Aerial Photograph). SDO13027.
Sources/Archives (1)
- <1> SDO13027 Aerial Photograph: Royal Air Force. 13-APR-1946. RAF 106G/UK/1411 4050-1.
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Location
| Grid reference | Centred SY 6827 6902 (147m by 164m) (37 map features) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SY66NE |
| Unitary Authority | Dorset |
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Record last edited
Jan 22 2025 12:39PM
