Monument Number 1420417 |
Hob Uid: 1420417 | |
Location : Dorset Portland
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Grid Ref : SY6973074220 |
Summary : Site of a World War II minefield at Balaclava Bay, Portland. The minefield formed part of the Dorset coast defences and the Isle of Portland defences and was laid out in 1940-41. It had been cleared by 1946. |
More information : Mines (mine 'B', type 'C) were laid on the beach at Balaclava Bay. [Informant: David Smith, former Sapper R.E. involved in clearance operations at the end of the war]. LOCATION: At Balaclava Bay, Portland. (1) |