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Monument Number 1420387
Hob Uid: 1420387
Location : Dorset Portland
Grid Ref : SY6984073660
Summary : A World War II pillbox at East Weare Camp, Portland. The pillbox was one of six surrounding the East Weare Batteries and was constructed sometime between 1940-41. It has an irregular six-sided plan and is built of reinforced concrete. A field visit in 1997 found the structure to be in a good condition.
More information : One of 6 pillboxes surrounding the East Weare Batteries. An irregular six-sided pillbox. At East Weare Camp, Portland. (1)

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Source details : The two databases developed by the Project can be searched on-line through the Archaeology Data Service at http://ads.ahds.ac.uk/catalogue/specColl/dob/index.cfm
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Monument Period Name : Second World War
Display Date : Constructed 1940-41
Monument End Date : 1941
Monument Start Date : 1940
Monument Type : Pillbox
Evidence : Structure

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External Cross Reference Source : DoB Anti Invasion Database UID
External Cross Reference Number : S0005872
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External Cross Reference Source : National Monuments Record Number
External Cross Reference Number : SY 67 SE 150
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Activity type : MEASURED SURVEY
Start Date : 1995-04-01
End Date : 2002-03-01

Historic England Research Records

Monument Number 1420387