Monument record MWX1345 - Second World War pillbox, Chesil Beach, Portland
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Summary
A hexagonal shaped structure is visible on aerial photographs of Chesil Beach taken in the 1940s. It is considered likely to be the remains of a Type 22 pillbox associated with Second World War activity in this area. The pillbox is situated on the on the Fleet side of Chesil Beach between the Chesil Beach Centre and the old rifle range butts. Construction took place sometime between 1940-41. A field visit in 1996 recorded a hexagonal base with walls 18 inches thick.
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Full Description
What appear to be the remains of a hexagonal pillbox buried in the pebbles of the beach. 18ins wall thickness.On the Fleet side between the Chesil Beach Centre and the old rifle range butts. <1-3>
A hexagonal shaped structure is visible on aerial photographs of Chesil Beach taken in the 1940s <4-5>, located at NGR SY 66586 75631. It is considered likely to be the remains of a Type 22 pillbox associated with Second World War activity in this area. This feature was digitally plotted during the South West Rapid Coastal Zone Assessment Survey (Dorset).
Sources/Archives (6)
- <1> SWX5 Digital archive: Council for British Archaeology. 1995. Defence of Britain Project. S0005845.
- <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. S0005845.
- <4> SDO13109 Aerial Photograph: Royal Air Force. 04-NOV-1946. RAF/CPE/UK/1821 F36 3428-29.
- <5> SDO13115 Aerial Photograph: Royal Air Force. 30-AUG-1947. RAF/CPE/UK/2273 5232-33.
- <6> SDO14739 Digital archive: National Record of the Historic Environment. 1420360.
Finds (0)
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (1)
Location
| Grid reference | Centred SY 66575 75644 (29m by 32m) (3 map features) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SY67NE |
| Unitary Authority | Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- Defence of Britain database: S0005845
- Legacy UID: Dorset Sites and Monuments Record: 4 001 141
- Legacy UID: National Monuments Record: SY 67 NE 213
- Legacy UID: National Record of the Historic Environment: 1420360
Record last edited
Aug 17 2023 10:16AM