Monument record MDO42778 - Second World War infantry post adjacent to the East Cliff Lift, East Undercliff Drive and Undercliff Drive, Bournemouth.

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Summary

The Pillbox Study Group note a former Second World War infantry post at approximately this location immediately east of the base of the East Cliff Lift, as listed by M A Edgington. The post is likely to have been of relatively ephemeral, possibly primarily sandbagged construction.

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Full Description

The post has been removed, and possibly built-over. Its site may further have been damaged as a result of a major landslip immediately east of the Lift in 2016

Sources/Archives (2)

  • --- Unpublished document: Thompson, S. 2020. Pillbox Study Group: Defence of Britain Project sites not in the Dorset Historic Environment Record. e44929.
  • --- Monograph: Edgington M A. 2013. Bournemouth and the Second World War. Appendix A.

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Location

Grid reference SZ 09620 90910 (point)
Map sheet SZ09SE
Unitary Authority Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole

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  • None recorded

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Record last edited

Nov 6 2020 2:50PM

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