Monument record MWX1491 - Second World War, Spigot Mortar Emplacement, Military Pier, Bincleaves Groyne, Portland Breakwater
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Summary
A World War Two 29 millimetre spigot mortar plinth located near the Military Pier, Bincleaves Groyne, Portland Breakwater. The structure was constructed after May 1941and is built of steel and concrete. A field visit in 1983 found the emplacement to be in a good condition.
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Type and Period (1)
Full Description
29mm Spigot mortar plinth [pedestal].At Portland Breakwater (Bincleaves Groyne), near Military Pier. <1-3>
<1> Council for British Archaeology, 1995, Defence of Britain Project, S0005902 (Digital archive). SWX5.
<2> Council for British Archaeology, 2003, Defence of Britain Project Database, S0005902 (Machine readable data file). SDO128.
<3> Council for British Archaeology, 2006, Defence of Britain Project Archive DEB01, S0005902 (Excavation archive). SDO17227.
<4> National Record of the Historic Environment, 1420416 (Digital archive). SDO14739.
Sources/Archives (4)
- <1> SWX5 Digital archive: Council for British Archaeology. 1995. Defence of Britain Project. S0005902.
- <2> SDO128 Machine readable data file: Council for British Archaeology. 2003. Defence of Britain Project Database. S0005902.
- <3> SDO17227 Excavation archive: Council for British Archaeology. 2006. Defence of Britain Project Archive DEB01. S0005902.
- <4> SDO14739 Digital archive: National Record of the Historic Environment. 1420416.
Finds (0)
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (1)
Location
| Grid reference | SY 69000 77710 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SY67NE |
| Unitary Authority | Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- Defence of Britain database: S0005902
- Legacy UID: Dorset Sites and Monuments Record: 4 001 217
- Legacy UID: National Monuments Record: SY 67 NE 224
- Legacy UID: National Record of the Historic Environment: 1420416
Record last edited
Aug 10 2023 3:12PM
