Monument record MDO17969 - Pillbox, Peacock Lodge, Frampton
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Summary
World War 2 Pillbox (Type 22)
Map
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Full Description
1. A type 22 Pillbox located on the edge of the wood at peacock lodge, Frampton.
2. Standard brick and concrete construction.
3. Five Main loopholes with pistol port covering entrance.
4. Concrete roof 10" thick laid in horizontal bands. Top has bevelled edges to allow water to run-off.
5. Entrance porch with steps down.
6. Inside the pillbox is flooded to a depth of 12" and there is considerable ammounts of debris making entrance very dangerous!
7. Internal 'T' shaped blast wall.
8. Loopholes 15" wide externally widening to 28" internally. Bevelled concrete top edge inside.
Sources/Archives (1)
- --- SDO128 Machine readable data file: Council for British Archaeology. 2003. Defence of Britain Project Database. S0000070.
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Location
| Grid reference | SY 63360 94686 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SY69SW |
| Civil Parish | Frampton; Dorset |
| Unitary Authority | Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- None recorded
Record last edited
Nov 26 2009 12:34PM