Monument record MWX1356 - Second World war pillbox, Wyke Regis, Weymouth
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Summary
A hexagonal stucture is visible on aerial photographs, located on the coast just to the west of Wyke Regis sewage works. It is considered likely to be the site of a Type 22 pillbox associated with Second World War military activity in this area.
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Full Description
Hexagonal type 22 pillbox. [Shown on OS 1:2500 sheet SY 6676 (1959)]. At edge of cliffs, on land of equestrian centre, off Westhill Road, Wyke Regis. <1-3>
A hexagonal stucture is visible on aerial photographs <4>, located on the coast just to the west of Wyke Regis sewage works (NGR SY66027 76678). 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 (5)
- <1> SWX5 Digital archive: Council for British Archaeology. 1995. Defence of Britain Project. S0003094.
- <2> SDO128 Machine readable data file: Council for British Archaeology. 2003. Defence of Britain Project Database. S0003094.
- <3> SDO17227 Excavation archive: Council for British Archaeology. 2006. Defence of Britain Project Archive DEB01. S0003094.
- <4> SDO13107 Aerial Photograph: Royal Air Force. 13-APR-1946. RAF 106G/UK/1411 F20 4035-36.
- <5> SDO14739 Digital archive: National Record of the Historic Environment. 1419088.
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Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (1)
Location
| Grid reference | Centred SY 66028 76679 (4m by 4m) (3 map features) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SY67NE |
| Unitary Authority | Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- Defence of Britain database: S0003094
- Legacy UID: National Monuments Record: SY 67 NE 215
- Legacy UID: National Record of the Historic Environment: 1419088
Record last edited
Aug 11 2023 4:07PM