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East Weare Rifle Range is a disused naval rifle range on the Isle of Portland, Dorset, England. It is located within the area of East Weares, overlooking Portland Harbour.[1] The range became a scheduled monument in October 2015, which included the stop butt of Portland stone, the marker's gallery and 100-yard firing position.[2] It remains on the private property of Portland Port Ltd, and has not been opened to the public, however can be seen from surrounding coastal paths.
The range was not the only one of its kind on the island. A rifle and revolver range was once located near King's Pier,[3] while a late 20th-century light automatic range was also located nearby.[4]
- ^ Historic England. "Monument No. 1413248". Research records (formerly PastScape). Retrieved 15 April 2014.
- ^ Historic England (28 October 2015). "East Weare rifle range, Portland (1428958)". National Heritage List for England. Retrieved 23 October 2017.
- ^ Historic England. "Monument No. 1413245". Research records (formerly PastScape). Retrieved 15 April 2014.
- ^ Historic England. "Monument No. 1413247". Research records (formerly PastScape). Retrieved 15 April 2014.