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Monument Number 1425472
Hob Uid: 1425472
Location : Dorset Weymouth And Portland Portland
Grid Ref : SY7050507632
Summary : Site of a World War II petroleum warfare site comprising four flame throwers located on 'A' Head of the North Eastern Breakwater, Portland Breakwater. The structure was constructed in 1940-41. A field visit in 1983 found the site had been demolished.
More information : Petroleum warfare site - 4 flame throwers.'A' Head, North Eastern Breakwater (Middle Arm), 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 : Petroleum Warfare Site, Flame Device
Evidence : Documentary Evidence

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External Cross Reference Source : DoB Anti Invasion Database UID
External Cross Reference Number : S0011288
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External Cross Reference Source : National Monuments Record Number
External Cross Reference Number : SY 77 NW 16
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Activity type : MEASURED SURVEY
Start Date : 1995-04-01
End Date : 2002-03-01

Historic England Research Records

Monument Number 1425472