Monument record MWX1424 - Type 25 pillbox
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Summary
A World War II type 25 pillbox located on the beach between Redcliff Point and Osmington, near Weymouth. Construction took place between 1940-41 and was in situ with corrugated sheeting and concrete.The entrance is at the rear and there are three embrasures. The walls are 15 inches thick, the embrasures 23 inches narrowing to 13 inches. A field visit in 1996 found part of the structure covered by a very large quantity of clay from the surrounding cliffs making access impossible.
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Full Description
Typical type 25 pillbox built in situ with corrugated sheeting and concrete. At the rear it is now covered by a very large quantity of clay from the surrounding cliffs making access impossible. Entrance at the rear and 3 embrasures. It is half full of shingle. The concrete was made using beach shingle. with PLANS and measurements. Walls 15ins thick, embrasures 23ins narrowing to 13ins. <1-3>
Sources/Archives (4)
- <1> SWX5 Digital archive: Council for British Archaeology. 1995. Defence of Britain Project. S0000051.
- <2> SDO128 Machine readable data file: Council for British Archaeology. 2003. Defence of Britain Project Database. S0000051.
- <3> SDO17227 Excavation archive: Council for British Archaeology. 2006. Defence of Britain Project Archive DEB01. S0000051.
- <4> SDO14739 Digital archive: National Record of the Historic Environment. 1416269.
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Location
| Grid reference | SY 71950 81920 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SY78SW |
| Civil Parish | Osmington; Dorset |
| Unitary Authority | Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- Defence of Britain database: S0000051
- Legacy UID: Dorset Sites and Monuments Record: 1 084 059
- Legacy UID: National Monuments Record: SY 78 SW 122
- Legacy UID: National Record of the Historic Environment: 1416269
Record last edited
Feb 27 2023 3:49PM