Monument record MWX1321 - World War Two pillbox near St Catherine's Chapel, Abbotsbury
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Summary
A World War Two pillbox probably constructed in 1940 and was situated within the Abbotsbury Defence area, which at this time, was manned by the 6th Battalion Durham Light Infantry. It is built of reinforced concrete and is extant.
Map
Type and Period (1)
Full Description
Pillbox within the area of a field system and quarries. <1-3>
Sources/Archives (4)
- <1> SWX5 Digital archive: Council for British Archaeology. 1995. Defence of Britain Project. S0015679.
- <2> SDO128 Machine readable data file: Council for British Archaeology. 2003. Defence of Britain Project Database. S0015679.
- <3> SDO17227 Excavation archive: Council for British Archaeology. 2006. Defence of Britain Project Archive DEB01. S0015679.
- <4> SDO14739 Digital archive: National Record of the Historic Environment. 1429699.
Finds (0)
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (1)
Location
| Grid reference | SY 57300 84640 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SY58SE |
| Civil Parish | Abbotsbury; Dorset |
| Unitary Authority | Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
Other Statuses/References
- Defence of Britain database: S0015679
- Legacy UID: Dorset Sites and Monuments Record: 1 001 082
- Legacy UID: National Monuments Record: SY 58 SE 37
- Legacy UID: National Record of the Historic Environment: 1429699
Record last edited
Apr 25 2023 3:45PM
