Monument record MDO32241 - Pillbox Type 22, Coronation Road, Radipole, Weymouth
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Summary
A World War Two Type 22 Pillbox located next to the rail embankment at the end of Coronation Road. The pillbox was constructed in 1940-41 and it is built of brick and concrete. A field visit in 1996 found the structure to be in a good condition.
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Full Description
Type 22 pillbox, on 'British Rail ' land (overgrown). Brick walls and 1ft thick concrete roof. On the railway embankment at the end of Coronation Road, Radipole, nr. Weymouth. <1-3>
Sources/Archives (4)
- <1> SWX5 Digital archive: Council for British Archaeology. 1995. Defence of Britain Project. S0000055.
- <2> SDO128 Machine readable data file: Council for British Archaeology. 2003. Defence of Britain Project Database. S0000055.
- <3> SDO17227 Excavation archive: Council for British Archaeology. 2006. Defence of Britain Project Archive DEB01. S0000055.
- <4> SDO14739 Digital archive: National Record of the Historic Environment. 1416273.
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Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (1)
Location
| Grid reference | Centred SY 6743 8089 (5m by 5m) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SY68SE |
| Unitary Authority | Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- Defence of Britain database: S0000055
- Legacy UID: National Monuments Record: SY 68 SE 78
- Legacy UID: National Record of the Historic Environment: 1416273
Record last edited
Aug 11 2023 4:42PM