Monument record MDO42555 - The remains of a Second World War pillbox on the western side of Lulworth Cove, West Lulworth
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Summary
The fallen and deteriorating remains of what was probably originally an FW3/26 pillbox lying on the foreshore at the western side of the cove.
Map
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Full Description
Its original position is likely to have been more elevated, probably on the cliffs above, and providing defensive field of fire inward across the cove.
Sources/Archives (1)
- --- SDO16685 Unpublished document: Thompson, S. 2020. Pillbox Study Group: Defence of Britain Project sites not in the Dorset Historic Environment Record. e41941.
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Location
| Grid reference | SY 82469 79776 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SY87NW |
| Civil Parish | West Lulworth; Dorset |
| Unitary Authority | Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- None recorded
Record last edited
Sep 16 2020 3:23PM
