Monument Number 1420418 |
Hob Uid: 1420418 | |
Location : Dorset Portland
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Grid Ref : SY6816073820 |
Summary : Site of a World War II minefield situated on Chesil Beach alongside the Masonic Hall, Victoria Square, Portland. The minefield formed part of the Isle of Portland defences and Dorset coast defences and was laid in 1940-41. The minefield was cleared before 1946. |
More information : Mines (mine B type C - naval beach mine) were laid from the main road (A354) to the top of the beach alongside the Masonic Hall. [Informant: David Smith, former Sapper R.E. involved in mine clearance operations at the end of the war].Victoria Square - Chesil Beach, Portland. (1) |