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Monument Number 1420401
Hob Uid: 1420401
Location : Dorset Portland
Grid Ref : SY7045407162
Summary : A World War II pillbox located at East Weares, on the seaward side of the Weares, south of Durdle Pier, Portland. It is one of two camouflaged pillboxes on Portland, camouflaged to blend in with the boulder strewn area of the Weares. The pillbox was constructed in 1940-41 and is built of concrete and stone. A field visit in 1995 found the structure to be in a good condition.
More information : One of two camouflaged pillboxes on Portland. Built to blend in with the boulder strewn area of the Weares.At East Weares (Penn's Weare), on the seaward side of the weares S of Durdle Pier. Approach on footpath no.18 via Church Ope Cove or footpath no.92 via 'Shepherd's Dinner'. (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 : S0005887
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External Cross Reference Source : National Monuments Record Number
External Cross Reference Number : SY 77 SW 22
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Activity type : MEASURED SURVEY
Start Date : 1995-04-01
End Date : 2002-03-01

Historic England Research Records

Monument Number 1420401