Monument record MDO46172 - World War Two pillbox, Leeson House, Langton Matravers
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Summary
A World War two pillbox located on the west boundary of the grounds to Leeson House, Langton Matravers. The pillbox is square on plan, constructed of stone and brick. Embrasures are present in the north, south and west walls. The structure was constructed sometime between 1940-41. A field visit in 1998 found that the structure was roofless.
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Full Description
Square pillbox on W boundary of grounds of Leeson House, now owned by Dorset County Council. Embrasures in N, S and W walls. Roofless. Made of stone blocks on the N, S and W walls; brick on E wall. Leeson House, Langton Matravers. <1-3>
HER comment: The grid reference in the NRHE is not correct. Exact location of pillbox is not known.
Sources/Archives (4)
- <1> SWX5 Digital archive: Council for British Archaeology. 1995. Defence of Britain Project. S0008585.
- <2> SDO128 Machine readable data file: Council for British Archaeology. 2003. Defence of Britain Project Database. S0008585.
- <3> SDO17227 Excavation archive: Council for British Archaeology. 2006. Defence of Britain Project Archive DEB01. S0008585.
- <4>XY SDO14739 Digital archive: National Record of the Historic Environment. 1422929. [Mapped feature: #635800 ]
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Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (1)
Location
| Grid reference | SZ 0040 7868 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SZ07NW |
| Civil Parish | Langton Matravers; Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- Defence of Britain database: S0008585
- Legacy UID: National Monuments Record: SZ 07 NW 110
- Legacy UID: National Record of the Historic Environment: 1422929
Record last edited
Apr 21 2023 4:12PM
