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A WW2 observation post situated high on the hill above Chesil Beach. It consists of brick construction with a concrete roof. The structure is unusual in that its front elevation is 2ft 6ins high, and at its rear it is dug into the hillside. Entrance is via a rear staircase made of brick which leads to a coal storage area (remains of coal in situ). Right at the bottom of the steps is to the main O.P. This has a small fire-place at the rear with 3 x 3ft 6ins x 1ft 6ins observation windows at the front. One window frame is intact but the other two frames have been vandalised [summer holiday season 1995]. The floor is of concrete and much of the original whitewash remains on the brick walls.
with PLAN of interior.
(Source: Field Visit 1995/07/30)
The ruins of a small pebble-dash faced low brick observation post, well concealed against the hillside and with extensive views to the S. It survives in good condition, although the rendering is deteriorating.
(Source: Field Visit 1980/01/16)
| Type of site | COASTAL OBSERVATION POST |
|---|---|
| Location | Tulks Hill, near West Bexington, Weymouth [on National Trust land]. |
| Area |
Puncknowle, Dorset, England |
| Grid reference |
SY 5482 8664
(Scale: 1:50000
)
|
| Period | WW2 |
| Condition | Fair |
| Materials | Clay Brick, Concrete, Stone Pebbles |
| Recorder | Matthews, Graham G. |
| Defence grouping |
Dorset coast defences - Defences of the Dorset coast line and immediate hinterland. |
| Photographs | (2) - exterior views |
| DOB site reference: | S0000106 |
| Associated Identifier | National Trust SMR (ref: 110545) |
| Event |
Construction, In the period 1940 1941 Field Visit, On 1995/07/30 Vandalism, During 1995 1941 Field Visit, On 1980/01/16 |
