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Monument Number 1420382
Hob Uid: 1420382
Location : Dorset Portland
Grid Ref : SY6965073530
Summary : A World War II pillbox at East Weare Camp, Portland. This is one of six pillboxes which surrounds the East Weare Batteries. It is built of reinforced concrete, has an irregular six-sided plan and was constructed sometime between 1940-41. A field visit in 1995 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. Entrance now sealed with breeze blocks. 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 : S0005867
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External Cross Reference Source : National Monuments Record Number
External Cross Reference Number : SY 67 SE 147
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Activity type : MEASURED SURVEY
Start Date : 1995-04-01
End Date : 2002-03-01

Historic England Research Records

Monument Number 1420382