Monument record MDO29840 - Second World War pillbox, Littlesea Holiday Park, Chickerell
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Summary
A small hexagonal structure is visible on aerial photographs and Lidar imagery of Littlesea Holiday Park, Chickerell. It is considered likely to be the site of a Type 22 pillbox associated with Second World War activity in this area.
Map
Type and Period (1)
Full Description
Hexagonal type 22 pillbox. [Shown on OS 1:2500 sheet SY 6578 (1957)].Between Norman's Store and Lynch Farm, East Fleet. <1-3>
A small hexagonal structure is visible on aerial photographs <4> and Lidar imagery <5> of Littlesea Holiday Park, Chickerell. It is considered likely to be the site of a Type 22 pillbox associated with Second World War activity in this area. This feature was digitally plotted during the South West Rapid Coastal Zone Assessment Survey (Dorset).
Sources/Archives (6)
- <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> SDO13095 Aerial Photograph: Royal Air Force. 30-AUG-1947. RAF/CPE/UK/2273 5164-65.
- <5> SDO12879 Aerial Photograph: Channel Coastal Observatory. 25-FEB-2009. Lidar.
- <6> SDO14739 Digital archive: National Record of the Historic Environment. 1419091.
Finds (0)
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (1)
Location
| Grid reference | Centred SY 6540 7815 (5m by 6m) (2 map features) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SY67NE |
| Civil Parish | Chickerell; Dorset |
| Unitary Authority | Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- Legacy UID: National Monuments Record: 1419091
- Legacy UID: National Monuments Record: SY 67 NE 211
Record last edited
Apr 6 2023 2:00PM
