Monument Number 1420962 |
| Hob Uid: 1420962 | |
Location :
Dorset
Non Civil Parish
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| Grid Ref : SY6860407861 |
| Summary : A World War II 90 millimetre searchlight which formed part of the Nothe Fort defences. The searchlight was constructed during the period 1939-44 and was built of concrete. In 1988 the site was destroyed by a landslip. Members of Weymouth Civic Society rebuilt the structure inside Nothe Fort at SY 68697877. |
More information : 90mm searchlight, part of Nothe Fort defences. The searchlight in position today is a replica of one that was removed by a landslip [on site information at Nothe Fort].
with PLAN drawn on form.Coast Artillery Searchlight. Original site (SY 68617862) destroyed by landslip in 1988. Members of Weymouth Civic Society rebuilt the structure inside Nothe Fort At 6869 7877.At Nothe Fort, Weymouth.
[Grid reference refers to original site] (1) |