Monument record MWX1381 - 19th century coastal battery, Verne Citadel, Portland
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Summary
See MDO6577 for further details.
Map
Type and Period (1)
Full Description
Coastal battery. Remains of gun emplacements and a number of original buildings are clearly visible and in good condition. However, there are also a large number of modern buildings in the area, some built over earlier features. The site included a radar station and a hospital. (1)
<1> Council for British Archaeology, 1995, Defence of Britain Project, S0013730 (Digital archive). SWX5.
<1> Council for British Archaeology, 2006, Defence of Britain Project Archive DEB01, S0013730 (Excavation archive). SDO17227.
Sources/Archives (2)
Finds (0)
Related Monuments/Buildings (1)
Related Events/Activities (1)
Location
| Grid reference | SY 69300 73700 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SY67SE |
| Unitary Authority | Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- Legacy UID: Dorset Sites and Monuments Record: 4 001 167
- Legacy UID: National Monuments Record: 451838
Record last edited
Nov 5 2013 8:20AM
