Monument record MDO19907 - Pillbox, Wick Ferry Holiday Camp, Christchurch
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Summary
A pillbox used to exist on the site of the Pontins holiday camp, Wick Ferry. It was polygonal in plan, constructed in concrete and faced south. It formed part of the defences of Christchurch. The site was mapped by the Dorset Stour NMP project.
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Full Description
A pillbox used to exist on the site of the Pontins holiday camp, Wick Ferry. It was polygonal in plan, constructed in concrete and faced south. It formed part of the defences of Christchurch (1).
The pillbox is visible on a 1945 aerial photograph (2). An aerial photograph of 1948 shows a holiday camp on the site (3). The pillbox is no longer visible, presumably demolished during its construction.
The site was mapped by the Dorset Stour NMP project.
Sources/Archives (3)
- <1> SWX8109 Monograph: Hodges, M A. 1982. Prepared for Battle - some details of forts and fights in and near Christchurch over the last three millennia. . 37.
- <2> SDO15383 Aerial Photograph: Royal Air Force. 11-OCT-45. RAF/106G/T/10 FV 7244.
- <3> SDO15384 Aerial Photograph: Royal Air Force. 26-MAR-48. RAF/CPE/UK/2548 V 5078.
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Location
| Grid reference | SZ 1549 9229 (point) (3 map features) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SZ19SE |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- None recorded
Record last edited
Jun 27 2023 2:37PM