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Monument Number 1420313
Hob Uid: 1420313
Location : Dorset Weymouth And Portland Portland
Grid Ref : SY6980074180
Summary : A World War II anti boat landing obstacle recorded in Balaclava Bay. The anti boat landing obstacle was constructed in 1940-41 and comprises a line of stone boulders laid offshore. A field visit in 1996 found the stones to be in a good condition though some had been removed from their original positions.
More information : A line of stone boulders laid offshore to obstruct boat landings in Balaclava Bay. [Some have moved from original positions]. (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 : Anti Boat Landing Obstacle
Evidence : Structure

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External Cross Reference Source : DoB Anti Invasion Database UID
External Cross Reference Number : S0005798
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External Cross Reference Source : National Monuments Record Number
External Cross Reference Number : SY 67 SE 129
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Activity type : MEASURED SURVEY
Start Date : 1995-04-01
End Date : 2002-03-01

Historic England Research Records

Monument Number 1420313