Monument record MDO47150 - Second World War Norcon pillbox, White Mill Bridge, Sturminster Marshall
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Summary
A World War Two, possible Norcon-type, pillbox located at White Mill Bridge, Sturminster Marshall. The pillbox was constructed in 1940-41 and is built of concrete. A field visit in 1999 found the structure to be in a good condition.
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Full Description
Circular 2-man concrete structure standing c.3.5ft high, possibly Norcon-type pillbox at bridge over River Stour. Small concrete pillbox, apparently in good condition, but overgrown with weeds at rear,By White Mill Bridge, Sturminster Marshall. <1-3>
Sources/Archives (4)
- <1> SWX5 Digital archive: Council for British Archaeology. 1995. Defence of Britain Project. S0008373.
- <2> SDO128 Machine readable data file: Council for British Archaeology. 2003. Defence of Britain Project Database. S0008373.
- <3> SDO17227 Excavation archive: Council for British Archaeology. 2006. Defence of Britain Project Archive DEB01. S0008373.
- <4> SDO14739 Digital archive: National Record of the Historic Environment. 1422720.
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Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (1)
Location
| Grid reference | ST 9573 0053 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | ST90SE |
| Civil Parish | Sturminster Marshall; Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- Defence of Britain database: S0008373
- Legacy UID: National Monuments Record: ST 90 SE 139
- Legacy UID: National Record of the Historic Environment: 1422720
Record last edited
Sep 20 2023 1:14PM