Monument record MWX1293 - World War Two type 26 pillbox on Chesil Beach, Abbotsbury
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Summary
A World War Two pillbos, probably type 26, located on Chesil Beach below Labour in Vain Farm. The pillbox was constructed in 1940-41 and was built of reinforced concrete. A field visit in 2000 located only the lower right-hand corner fragment of the pillbox.
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Type and Period (2)
Full Description
Lower right-hand corner fragment only of probable Type 26 pillbox. Wall 18ins thick. <1-3>
Sources/Archives (4)
- <1> SWX5 Digital archive: Council for British Archaeology. 1995. Defence of Britain Project. S0012772.
- <2> SDO128 Machine readable data file: Council for British Archaeology. 2003. Defence of Britain Project Database.
- <3> SDO17227 Excavation archive: Council for British Archaeology. 2006. Defence of Britain Project Archive DEB01. S0012772.
- <4> SDO14739 Digital archive: National Record of the Historic Environment. 1426925.
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Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (1)
Location
| Grid reference | SY 54020 85810 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SY58NW |
| Civil Parish | Abbotsbury; Dorset |
| Unitary Authority | Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- Defence of Britain database: S0012772
- Legacy UID: Dorset Sites and Monuments Record: 1 001 075
- Legacy UID: National Monuments Record: SY 58 NW 62
- Legacy UID: National Record of the Historic Environment: 1426925
Record last edited
Apr 13 2023 1:25PM