Monument record MWX1347 - Second World war pillbox, Pirates Lane, Wyke Regis, Weymouth
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Summary
A hexagonal stucture is visible on aerial photographs and Lidar imagery, located on the coast just to the south-west of Castle Hill Farm. It is considered likely to be the site of a Type 22 pillbox associated with Second World War military activity in this area. The pillbox was built in 1940-41, is hexagonal in plan and constructed of reinforced concrete. A field visit in 1992 found the structure to be in a good condition.
Map
Type and Period (2)
Full Description
Hexagonal type 22 pillbox. [Shown on OS 1:2500 sheet SY 6577 (1958)]. Pirates Lane, off Westhill Road, Wyke Regis (East Fleet). <1-3>
A hexagonal stucture is visible on aerial photographs <4> and Lidar imagery <5>, located on the coast just to the south-west of Castle Hill Farm (NGR SY65715 77024). It is considered likely to be the site of a Type 22 pillbox associated with Second World War military 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. S0003096.
- <2> SDO128 Machine readable data file: Council for British Archaeology. 2003. Defence of Britain Project Database. S0003096.
- <3> SDO17227 Excavation archive: Council for British Archaeology. 2006. Defence of Britain Project Archive DEB01. S0003096.
- <4> SDO12622 Aerial Photograph: Channel Coastal Observatory. 15-OCT-2010. CCO Aerial Photographic Coverage 2009.
- <5> SDO12879 Aerial Photograph: Channel Coastal Observatory. 25-FEB-2009. Lidar.
- <6> SDO14739 Digital archive: National Record of the Historic Environment. 1419090.
Finds (0)
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (1)
Location
| Grid reference | Centred SY 65717 77023 (7m by 6m) (3 map features) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SY67NE |
| Unitary Authority | Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- Defence of Britain database: S0003096
- Legacy UID: National Monuments Record: SY 67 NE 217
- Legacy UID: National Record of the Historic Environment: 1419090
Record last edited
Aug 11 2023 4:29PM
