Monument record MDO42602 - Second World War pillbox immediately south of Sopers Lane, Poole

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Summary

The Pilbox Study Group note that a Second World War Type FW3/22 pillbox is visible on the south side of Sopers Lane, opposite the south end of what is now Rugby Road, on RAF vertical photographs dated 1947.

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Full Description

The pillbox appears to have been removed. Although the works shown immediately to the south in 1947 survive, the surrounding area to the north of Sopers Lane has been developed for domestic housing.

Sources/Archives (2)

  • --- Unpublished document: Thompson, S. 2020. Pillbox Study Group: Defence of Britain Project sites not in the Dorset Historic Environment Record. e35689.
  • --- Aerial Photograph: Royal Air Force. 1947. RAF/CPE/UK/1934 4040.

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Location

Grid reference SZ 00290 94200 (point)
Map sheet SZ09SW
Unitary Authority Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole

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Record last edited

Oct 21 2020 12:45PM

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