Monument Number 1425446 |
Hob Uid: 1425446 | |
Location : Dorset Portland
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Grid Ref : SY6794071710 |
Summary : A World War II gun emplacement located on the cliff edge north of Blacknor Fort, West Cliff, Portland. It was constructed in 1940-41, is built of concrete and was used by 15 pounder field guns for the protection of Whitehead's Torpedo Factory and the oil tanks on the Mere. A field visit in 1991 found the structure to be extant. |
More information : A 15pdr Field Gun Emplacement for the protection of Whitehead's Torpedo Factory and the oil tanks on the Mere (information from Dr. David Evans, Keystone).On cliff edge alongside footpath No.6 N of Blacknor Fort, West Cliff, Portland. (1) |