Monument record MDO43550 - World War II tank trap located under the north arch of the River Stour Bridge, Blandford Forum.
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Summary
A World War II tank trap located under the north arch of the River Stour Bridge, Blandford Forum. The tank trap comprises a concrete cube which was constructed in 1940-41. A field visit in 1998 found the cube to be half-buried.
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Full Description
Anti-tank cube half-buried. Under the N arch of the River Stour Bridge, Blandford Forum.<1>
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Location
| Grid reference | ST 8834 0610 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | ST80NE |
| Civil Parish | Blandford Forum; Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- Defence of Britain database: S0000122
- Legacy UID: National Monuments Record: ST 80 NE 149
- Legacy UID: National Record of the Historic Environment: 1416336
Record last edited
Mar 3 2022 2:23PM