Monument record MDO42594 - Second World War pillbox near junction of De Havilland Way and Bure Homage Lane, Mudeford, Christchurch

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Summary

The Pilbox Study Group note that a Second World War Type FW3/22 pillbox was recorded at approximately this location on the Ordnance Survey 1:2500 map of 1963

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Site of a former Second World War pillbox forming part of the defences of RAF Christchurch. It has since been removed and the area developed for housing.

Sources/Archives (2)

  • --- Unpublished document: Thompson, S. 2020. Pillbox Study Group: Defence of Britain Project sites not in the Dorset Historic Environment Record. e29830.
  • --- Map: Ordnance Survey. 1:2500 scale. 1:2500. 1963.

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Location

Grid reference SZ 18610 92840 (point)
Map sheet SZ19SE
Unitary Authority Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole

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Record last edited

Jun 27 2023 2:48PM

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