Monument record MWX1504 - Castletown Pier, Portland
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Summary
Hard at Castletown Pier for the loading of landing ships (tank).
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Type and Period (1)
Full Description
Falling under Portsmouth Command, the Hard at Castletown Pier was used for the loading of Landing Ships (Tank) for Operation Overlord. Two such vessels were berthed here with further berthing for four Landing Craft (Tank) (1).
<1> Dobinson, C S, 1996, Twentieth Century Fortifications in England - Operation Overlord: embarkation works for the invasion of occupied Europe, 1942-44, R2 (Monograph). SWX4523.
Sources/Archives (1)
- <1> SWX4523 Monograph: Dobinson, C S. 1996. Twentieth Century Fortifications in England - Operation Overlord: embarkation works for the invasion of occupied Europe, 1942-44. Volume 5. R2.
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Related Events/Activities (1)
Location
| Grid reference | SY 688 744 (point) Approximate |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SY67SE |
| Unitary Authority | Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- Legacy UID: Dorset Sites and Monuments Record: 4 001 230
Record last edited
Dec 16 2013 12:32PM
