Monument record MWX1291 - World War Two type 22 pillbox,
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Summary
A World War Two type 22 pillbox located on the coast line west of West Bexington. It was constructed in 1940-41 and is built of brick and reinforced concrete. A field visit in 1997 found it to be in a good condition.
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Type and Period (2)
Full Description
Type 22 pillbox, brick-walled with reinforced concrete roof. Walls 19ins thick and 7ft 6ins long. Interior empty. Situated in hedge and covered by vines and bushes. Well preserved. <1-3>
Sources/Archives (4)
- <1> SWX5 Digital archive: Council for British Archaeology. 1995. Defence of Britain Project. S0012769.
- <2> SDO128 Machine readable data file: Council for British Archaeology. 2003. Defence of Britain Project Database. S0012769.
- <3> SDO17227 Excavation archive: Council for British Archaeology. 2006. Defence of Britain Project Archive DEB01. S0012769.
- <4> SDO14739 Digital archive: National Record of the Historic Environment. 1426922.
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Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (1)
Location
| Grid reference | Centred SY 52625 87220 (4m by 5m) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SY58NW |
| Civil Parish | Puncknowle; Dorset |
| Unitary Authority | Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- Legacy UID: Dorset Sites and Monuments Record: 1 095 030
- Legacy UID: National Monuments Record: SY 58 NW 59
- Legacy UID: National Record of the Historic Environment: 1426922
Record last edited
Apr 12 2023 9:53AM
