Monument Number 1420332 |
Hob Uid: 1420332 | |
Location : Dorset Portland
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Grid Ref : SY6969073080 |
Summary : Site of a World War II rifle pit located to the east of Admiralty Quarry, Portland. It was constructed in 1940-41 and probably positioned to protect the original 3 inch gun site and camp located to the east of the quarry, below the glacis of the Verne Citadel. A field visit in 1997 found the site no longer extant. |
More information : Rifle pit probably positioned to protect the original 3in gun site and camp. [Informant: Gordon Black, resident at 'The Grove' during WW2]. Located east of the Admiralty Quarry and below the glacis of the Verne Citadel. (1) |