Monument record MDO29569 - Second World War pillbox, Seaton Beach, Chideock

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Summary

The possible site of a Second World War type 26 pillbox visible as an extant structure on aerial photographs taken in 1942 of Seaton Beach, Chideock.

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Full Description

The possible site of a Second World War type 26 pillbox visible as an extant structure on aerial photographs taken in 1942 of Seaton Beach, Chideock. The square structure is approximately 3m across and lies immediately to the north (inland) of the line of anti-tank blocks described in MDO29568. (1) The site was digitally plotted dueing the South West Rapid Coastal Zone Assessment Survey (Dorset).

Sources/Archives (1)

  • <1> Aerial Photograph: Royal Air Force. 07-JUN-1942. RAF AC53 18-9.

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Location

Grid reference Centred SY 4205 9170 (7m by 7m) (2 map features)
Map sheet SY49SW
Civil Parish Chideock; Dorset
Unitary Authority Dorset

Protected Status/Designation

  • None recorded

Other Statuses/References

  • None recorded

Record last edited

Jun 27 2023 2:44PM

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