Monument record MDO43539 - World War II pillbox, Parklands, Bryanston Street, Blandford Forum
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Summary
A World War II type 26 pillbox located in the garden of 9, Parklands, Bryanston Street. It is square on plan, measuring 9 feet by 10 feet, constructed of brick and concrete, and has three embrasures. The structure was built in 1940-41 and formed part of the defensive system against armour coming up the Stour valley. A field visit in 1996 found the pillbox to be in a good condition.
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Full Description
Square (approx.) pillbox (9ft x 10ft) with 3 embrasures. Part of defensive system against armour coming up the Stour valley. [See p64 of work cited below].In garden of 9, Park Lands, Bryanston Street, Blandford Forum. <1>
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Location
| Grid reference | ST 8832 0650 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | ST80NE |
| Civil Parish | Blandford Forum; Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- Defence of Britain database: S0000083
- Legacy UID: National Monuments Record: ST 80 NE 143
- Legacy UID: National Record of the Historic Environment: 1416300
Record last edited
Jun 30 2022 5:09PM