Monument record MDO23856 - Anti-tank blocks, Crown Hotel, West Street, Blandford Forum

A line of concrete anti-tank blocks were recorded at the rear of the Crown Hotel during an archaeological assessment in 1996. A group of seven lay south of the walled garden on the south side of the Crown Hotel and a further nine lay within the walled garden itself, contiguous with the east wall. The majority were cuboid in form, although one was pyramidal.

A line of concrete tank traps were recorded at the rear of the Crown Hotel during an archaeological assessment in 1996. a group of 7 lay south of the walled garden on the south side of the Crown Hotel and a further nine lay within the walled garden itself, contiguous with the east wall. The majority were cuboid in form, although one was pyramidal. <1> Facade of this pillbox only [could have been a dummy].In the wall by the lawn of the Crown Hotel, Blandford Forum. <2> Listed. For the designation record of this site please see The National Heritage List for England. <3-4>

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