Monument record MDO25847 - World War Two type 22 pillbox, New Lane, Swyre
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Summary
A World War II type 22 pillbox located above New Lane, near Swyre Cross. It is hexagonal on plan,
constructed of brick and reinforced concrete and is dug into the slope of the hillside. The side to the right of the entrance is flush against the hillside. The pillbox was constructed in 1940-41. A field visit in 1997 found the pillbox to be in a good condition. Visible on aerial photographs. The site was digitally plotted for the South Dorset Ridgeway Mapping project.
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Type and Period (1)
Full Description
Standard type 22 pillbox, brick-walled with reinforced concrete roof. Hexagonal, each side approx. 7ft 6ins long. Dug into slope of hillside. The side to the right of the entrance is flush against the hillside. Interior empty. Above 'New Lane', nr. Swyre Cross, Swyre. <1-3>
Visible on aerial photographs <4> and digitally plotted for the South Dorset Ridgeway Mapping Project.
Sources/Archives (5)
- <1> SWX5 Digital archive: Council for British Archaeology. 1995. Defence of Britain Project.
- <2> SDO128 Machine readable data file: Council for British Archaeology. 2003. Defence of Britain Project Database.
- <3> SDO17227 Excavation archive: Council for British Archaeology. 2006. Defence of Britain Project Archive DEB01.
- <4> SDO12176 Aerial Photograph: 12-MAY-2002. PGA SY5288.
- <5> SDO14739 Digital archive: National Record of the Historic Environment. 1426920.
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Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (1)
Location
| Grid reference | Centred SY 5248 8815 (8m by 7m) (2 map features) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SY58NW |
| Civil Parish | Swyre; Dorset |
| Unitary Authority | Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- Defence of Britain database: S0012767
- Legacy UID: National Monuments Record: SY 58 NW 57
- Legacy UID: National Record of the Historic Environment: 1426920
Record last edited
Apr 12 2023 10:02AM
