Monument record MDO29882 - Second World War pillbox, Wyke Regis Bridging Camp, Weymouth

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Summary

A hexagonal stucture is visible on aerial photographs of the Chesil Beach section of Wyke Regis Bridging Camp (MDO29869). It is considered likely to be the site of a Type 22 pillbox associated with Second World War military activity in this area

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A hexagonal stucture is visible on aerial photographs (1) of the Chesil Beach section of Wyke Regis Bridging Camp (MDO29869). It is considered likely to be the site of a Type 22 pillbox associated with Second World War military activity in this area. This feature was digitally plotted during the South West Rapid Coastal Zone Assessment Survey (Dorset).

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  • <1> Aerial Photograph: Royal Air Force. 30-AUG-1947. RAF/CPE/UK/2273 5206-07.

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Location

Grid reference Centred SY 6522 7703 (7m by 7m) (2 map features)
Map sheet SY67NE
Unitary Authority Dorset

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Record last edited

Jan 30 2014 12:07PM

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