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Monument record MWX1298 - Pillbox near the beach in Lower Sea Lane, Charmouth

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Summary

Site of a World War II pillbox located near the beach. It was constructed sometime between 1940-41 and was built of concrete. The site has been demolished and is now in use as a car park.

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Type and Period (1)

PILLBOX (Constructed, Second World War - 1940 AD to 1941 AD)

Full Description

Pillbox, probably now DESTROYED. <1>

Sources/Archives (2)

<1> SDO17227 Excavation archive: Council for British Archaeology. 2006. Defence of Britain Project Archive DEB01. S0006490.
<1> SWX5 Digital archive: Council for British Archaeology. 1995. Defence of Britain Project. S0006490.

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Event - Survey: Defence of Britain Project (EWX2)

Location

Grid reference	SY 36500 93300 (point)
Map sheet	SY39SE
Civil Parish	Charmouth; Dorset
Unitary Authority	Dorset

Protected Status/Designation

None recorded

Other Statuses/References

Defence of Britain database: S0006490
Defence of Britain database: S0006490
Legacy UID: Dorset Sites and Monuments Record: 1 029 020
Legacy UID: National Monuments Record: SY 39 SE 23
Legacy UID: National Record of the Historic Environment: 1420960

Record last edited

Oct 19 2021 6:51PM

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