Monument record MDO42667 - Second World War pillbox on Undercliff Drive, Bournemouth

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Summary

The Pillbox Study Group note a former pillbox of unknown type at approximately this location, as listed by M A Edgington.

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A semi-circular structure projecting onto the beachfrom Undercliffe Drive may be the base of a former pillbox (or the pillbox itself), although other origins are equally possible. The condition of the monument is unknown, and a detailed inspection is required.

Sources/Archives (2)

  • --- Unpublished document: Thompson, S. 2020. Pillbox Study Group: Defence of Britain Project sites not in the Dorset Historic Environment Record. e44931.
  • --- Monograph: Edgington M A. 2013. Bournemouth and the Second World War. Appendix A.

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Location

Grid reference SZ 10220 91010 (point)
Map sheet SZ19SW
Unitary Authority Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole

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Record last edited

Sep 30 2020 3:46PM

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