Monument record MDO25914 - World War II pillbox at Morkhams Lake, Abbotsbury
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Summary
Possible site of a World War II type 22 pillbox located at Morkhams Lake visible an extant structure on aerial photographs taken in 1948.
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Full Description
A small hexagonal structure is visible on aerial photographs taken in 1948 {1} adjacent to the trackway behind the landing stage at Morkhams Lake. It is potentially the site of a World War II type 22 pillbox. It is situated within the Abbotsbury Defence which was defended by the 6th Battalion Durham Light Infantry. The site was digitally plotted during the South Dorset Ridgeway Mapping Project.
Sources/Archives (1)
- <1> SDO12208 Aerial Photograph: 07-MAY-1948. SY 5982/2-3 (RAF30099).
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Location
| Grid reference | Centred SY 5922 8254 (11m by 11m) (2 map features) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SY58SE |
| Civil Parish | Abbotsbury; Dorset |
| Unitary Authority | Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- None recorded
Record last edited
Mar 25 2015 3:09PM