Monument record MWX1296 - Pillbox, St Martin's Church, North Street, Wareham
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Summary
A square pillbox built into the north-west corner of the churchyard wall. It faces North Street to the west and north to North Bridge and the river Piddle.
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Type and Period (2)
Full Description
Square pillbox built into the NW corner of the churchyard wall and camouflaged with stone to match it. Two embrasures face W and N, the latter being blocked by later cement facing to the N wall. Each embrasure has a concrete shelf beneath it. The entrance is reached via a flight of steps up to the churchyard towards the S. <1-3>
Sources/Archives (4)
- <1> SWX5 Digital archive: Council for British Archaeology. 1995. Defence of Britain Project. S0008510.
- <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. S0008510.
- <4> SDO14739 Digital archive: National Record of the Historic Environment. 1422854.
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Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (1)
Location
| Grid reference | SY 92203 87720 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SY98NW |
| Civil Parish | Wareham Town; Dorset |
| Unitary Authority | Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- Legacy UID: Dorset Sites and Monuments Record: 6 024 049
- Legacy UID: National Monuments Record: SY 98 NW 94
- Legacy UID: National Record of the Historic Environment: 1422854
Record last edited
May 31 2023 11:58AM
