Monument record MWX1344 - World War Two pillbox, Langton Herring
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Summary
A World War II type 25 pillbox located at Langton Herring Point. It is circular in plan was constructed in 1940-41 and is built of concrete and corrugated iron shuttering. A field visit in 1995 found it partly buried in the earth, no embrasures were visible.
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Full Description
Round type 25 pillbox, built with corrugated iron shuttering. Some of the shuttering, heavily rusted, is still in situ. Substantially buried in earth, no embrasures are visible. [Oral description by Steve Grove of Abbotsbury Swannery]. Langton Herring Point. <1-3>
Sources/Archives (4)
- <1> SWX5 Digital archive: Council for British Archaeology. 1995. Defence of Britain Project. S0003106.
- <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. S0003106.
- <4> SDO14739 Digital archive: National Record of the Historic Environment. 1419100.
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Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (1)
Location
| Grid reference | SY 60610 81400 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SY68SW |
| Civil Parish | Langton Herring; Dorset |
| Unitary Authority | Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- Defence of Britain database: S0003106
- Legacy UID: Dorset Sites and Monuments Record: 1 059 027
- Legacy UID: National Monuments Record: SY 68 SW 37
- Legacy UID: National Record of the Historic Environment: 1419100
Record last edited
May 2 2023 10:44AM
