Monument record MWX1353 - Square Type 26 pillbox, Pirates Lane, Wyke Regis, Weymouth
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Summary
A small square structure is visible on aerial photographs of Wyke Regis taken in 1942. It is considered likely to be the remains of a Type 26 pillbox associated with Second World War military activity in this area.
Map
Type and Period (1)
Full Description
Square type 26 pillbox. [Shown on OS 1:2500 sheet SY 6577 (1958)]. 150 feet along Pirates Lane, East Fleet. <1-3>
A small square structure is visible on aerial photographs of Wyke Regis taken in 1942 <4>. It is considered likely to be the remains of a Type 26 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). It is not visible on the most recent comprehensive aerial images available to the project.
Sources/Archives (5)
- <1> SWX5 Digital archive: Council for British Archaeology. 1995. Defence of Britain Project. S0003095.
- <2> SDO128 Machine readable data file: Council for British Archaeology. 2003. Defence of Britain Project Database. S0003095.
- <3> SDO17227 Excavation archive: Council for British Archaeology. 2006. Defence of Britain Project Archive DEB01. S0003095.
- <4> SDO13111 Aerial Photograph: Royal Air Force. 27-APR-1942. RAF AC36 34-35.
- <5> SDO14739 Digital archive: National Record of the Historic Environment. 1419089.
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Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (1)
Location
| Grid reference | Centred SY 65994 77263 (9m by 14m) (3 map features) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SY67NE |
| Unitary Authority | Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- Defence of Britain database: S0003095
- Legacy UID: Dorset Sites and Monuments Record: 1 044 012
- Legacy UID: National Monuments Record: SY 67 NE 216
- Legacy UID: National Record of the Historic Environment: 1419089
Record last edited
Aug 16 2023 1:51PM
