Monument record MDO42553 - Second World War pillbox west of Cleveland Road, Springbourne, Bournemouth
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Summary
Located north of the Weymouth to London Waterloo railway line. Listed by the Pillbox Study Group as extant. No other information listed.
Map
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Full Description
This pillbox appears to form part of a localised defensive group with MDO42554 in a similar position on the east side of Cleveland Road, and was presumably intended to impede access along it at the crossing of the railway line.
Sources/Archives (1)
- --- SDO16685 Unpublished document: Thompson, S. 2020. Pillbox Study Group: Defence of Britain Project sites not in the Dorset Historic Environment Record. e44902.
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Location
| Grid reference | SZ 10660 92210 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SZ19SW |
| Unitary Authority | Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- None recorded
Record last edited
Sep 16 2020 3:22PM