Monument record MDO46242 - Second World War, Type 22 pillbox, Chickerell
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Summary
A World War II type 22 pillbox located alongside Bridging Camp entrance, Camp Road, Chickerell. It was constructed in 1940-41, is hexagonal in plan and is built of brick and concrete. A field visit in 1995 found that the roof had been removed and it had been partly demolished.
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Full Description
Hexagonal type 22 pillbox. Roof now removed, and part demolished. [Shown on OS 1:2500 sheet SY 6577 (1958)]. Alongside Bridging Camp entrance, Camp Road, Chickerell. <1-3>
Sources/Archives (4)
- <1> SWX5 Digital archive: Council for British Archaeology. 1995. Defence of Britain Project. S0003098.
- <2> SDO128 Machine readable data file: Council for British Archaeology. 2003. Defence of Britain Project Database. S0003098.
- <3> SDO17227 Excavation archive: Council for British Archaeology. 2006. Defence of Britain Project Archive DEB01. S0003098.
- <4> SDO14739 Digital archive: National Record of the Historic Environment. 1419092.
Finds (0)
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (1)
Location
| Grid reference | SY 6532 7728 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SY67NE |
| Civil Parish | Chickerell; Dorset |
| Unitary Authority | Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- Defence of Britain database: S0003098
- Legacy UID: National Monuments Record: SY 67 NE 212
- Legacy UID: National Record of the Historic Environment: 1419092
Record last edited
May 2 2023 1:30PM
