Portland Harbour Phoenix Caissons
These enormous concrete blocks played a vital role in one of history's most important days, serving as part of the Mulberry Harbours for the Normandy landings.

šŸ“œ Two reinforced concrete caissons from the World War II Mulberry Harbours.
šŸ” Provided vital shelter and acted as windbreakers at Portland Harbour.

Why Go

āš“ Witness a massive engineering feat from D-Day
šŸŽ–ļø Explore a memorial to British, American, and dock workers
šŸŒ¬ļø See functional historical structures still acting as windbreakers
šŸš¶ Easy access from the shorefront

Tips

šŸ‘€ Visible from multiple spots around Weymouth and Portland Bill.

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