Monument record MDO42654 - Possible Second World War pillbox , West Hill, Puncknowle

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Summary

The Pilbox Study Group note that a possible type FW3/22 pillbox is marked south of the B3157 at approximately this location on the Ordnance Survey 1:2500 map (no date given).

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The pillbox cannot be seen on modern aerial photographs, and is presumed to have been removed. The site lies within the National Trust West Bexington estate.

Sources/Archives (2)

  • --- Unpublished document: Thompson, S. 2020. Pillbox Study Group: Defence of Britain Project sites not in the Dorset Historic Environment Record. e24275.
  • --- Map: Ordnance Survey. 1:2500 scale. 1:2500.

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Location

Grid reference SY 53380 87460 (point)
Map sheet SY58NW
Civil Parish Puncknowle; Dorset
Unitary Authority Dorset

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  • None recorded

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Record last edited

Sep 30 2020 10:27AM

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