Monument record MDO19908 - Pillbox, Convent Meadow, Christchurch

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A polygonal concrete pillbox located at Convent Meadow as part of the Christchurch town defences. The pillbox is visible as a structure on aerial photographs of 1947.

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A polygonal concrete pillboxn is located at Convent Meadow as part of the Christchurch town defences. Faces SE (1). The pillbox is visible as a structure on aerial photographs of 1947. It appears to be a hexagonal Type 22 pillbox. (2) This site was digitally plotted during the South West Rapid Coastal Zone Assessment Survey (Dorset).

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  • <1> 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> Aerial Photograph: Royal Air Force. 17-JAN-1947. RAF/CPE/UK/1934 3019-20.

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Grid reference Centred SZ 16319 92354 (8m by 7m) (3 map features)
Map sheet SZ19SE

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Record last edited

Sep 19 2017 1:14PM

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