Monument record MDO42690 - Second World War road block on the A350 Parkstone Road, Poole

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Summary

The Pilbox Study Group note the site of a probable Second World War roadblock just west of the junction of the A350 and Birds Hill Road, inferred from RAF aerial photographs dated January 1947. The roadblock is associated with a system of concrete anti-tank blocks running from Poole Park in the south, northwest towards Longfleet, following the western side of Bird's Hill Road.

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Full Description

The roadblock is unlikely to have involved permanent physical infrastructure. It is not visible on modern aerial photographs, and has been entirely removed.

Sources/Archives (2)

  • --- Unpublished document: Thompson, S. 2020. Pillbox Study Group: Defence of Britain Project sites not in the Dorset Historic Environment Record. e32318.
  • --- Aerial Photograph: Royal Air Force. 17-JAN-1947. RAF/CPE/UK/1934 5038.

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Grid reference SZ 02400 91290 (point)
Map sheet SZ09SW
Unitary Authority Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole

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Record last edited

Oct 2 2020 5:17PM

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