Monument record MDO46986 - Second World War pillbox, Frampton
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Summary
A World War II type 23 pillbox located on the railway embankment approximately 200 yards west of the road bridge over the railway in Frampton. It is built of brick and concrete and was constructed in 1940-41. A field survey of the site in 1997 found it to be in a good condition.
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Full Description
Type 23 pillbox located on the railway embankment approximately 200 yards W of the road bridge over the railway in Frampton. Constructed of brick and concrete. 4 steps down into structure. 4 embrasures. <1-3>
Sources/Archives (4)
- <1> SWX5 Digital archive: Council for British Archaeology. 1995. Defence of Britain Project. S0000043.
- <2> SDO128 Machine readable data file: Council for British Archaeology. 2003. Defence of Britain Project Database. S0000043.
- <3> SDO17227 Excavation archive: Council for British Archaeology. 2006. Defence of Britain Project Archive DEB01. S0000043.
- <4>XY SDO14739 Digital archive: National Record of the Historic Environment. 1416265. [Mapped feature: #636661 ]
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Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (1)
Location
| Grid reference | SY 6259 9537 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SY69NW |
| Civil Parish | Frampton; Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- Defence of Britain database: S0000043
- Legacy UID: National Monuments Record: SY 69 NW 72
- Legacy UID: National Record of the Historic Environment: 1416265
Record last edited
Aug 12 2023 8:14AM