Monument record MDO42584 - Second World War pillbox west of Newton Road, Rodwell, Weymouth

Please read our .

Summary

The Pilbox Study Group record the former presence of a possible Second World War pillbox (Type 24) at (or near) this location.

Map

Find a placename, postcode or grid reference

Map layers

Base layers

Info

Record list

Tools

Type and Period (1)

Full Description

The monument was identified from an oblique aerial photograph dated 1947. The accuracy of the stated NGR for the monument may need to be refined.

Sources/Archives (2)

  • --- Unpublished document: Thompson, S. 2020. Pillbox Study Group: Defence of Britain Project sites not in the Dorset Historic Environment Record.
  • --- Aerial Photograph: English Heritage. 1947. Bincleaves Groyne, Rodwell and environs, Weymouth, 1947. e34331.

Finds (0)

Related Monuments/Buildings (0)

Related Events/Activities (0)

Location

Grid reference SY 68150 78280 (point)
Map sheet SY67NE
Unitary Authority Dorset

Protected Status/Designation

  • None recorded

Other Statuses/References

  • None recorded

Record last edited

Jun 27 2023 2:47PM

Comments and Feedback

Do you have any questions or more information about this record? Please feel free to comment below with your name and email address. All comments are submitted to the website maintainers for moderation, and we aim to respond/publish as soon as possible. Comments, questions and answers that may be helpful to other users will be retained and displayed along with the name you supply. The email address you supply will never be displayed or shared.

Comments