Monument record MDO42605 - Second World War pillbox on Hive Beach, Burton Bradstock

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Summary

The Pilbox Study Group note that a Second World War pillbox, probably of Type FW3/26, is visible on the shingle on the western side of Hive Beach, south of Barton Cliff Home (Burton Villas), on RAF vertical photographs dated 1948.

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Full Description

The monument has been removed or destroyed by post-war shingle extraction or natural processes, and no visible trace remains. The site now lies within the National Trust Hive Beach property holding.

Sources/Archives (2)

  • --- Unpublished document: Thompson, S. 2020. Pillbox Study Group: Defence of Britain Project sites not in the Dorset Historic Environment Record. e32013.
  • --- Aerial Photograph: Royal Air Force. 09-MAR-1948. RAF/CPE/UK/2475 3072.

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Location

Grid reference SY 48940 88820 (point)
Map sheet SY48NE
Civil Parish Burton Bradstock; Dorset
Unitary Authority Dorset

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Record last edited

Jun 27 2023 2:49PM

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