Monument record MDO29678 - Second World War slit trench, Portland Bill, Portland
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Summary
A possible Second World War slit trench is visible as an earthwork on aerial photographs of the 1940s adjacent to a disused quarry to the north of Butts Quarries (see MDO19537).
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Full Description
A possible Second World War slit trench is visible as an earthwork on aerial photographs of the 1940s adjacent to a disused quarry to the north of Butts Quarries (see MDO19537). The trench extends along the western side of the quarry as a single linear ditch, then turns along the northern edge, formed of two sub-rectangular bays. (1) 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.
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- <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 6853 6905 (24m by 31m) (2 map features) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SY66NE |
| Unitary Authority | Dorset |
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Record last edited
Jan 22 2025 12:39PM
