Monument record MWX1443 - Second World War Type 25 pillbox, Charnel, Kimmeridge Bay, Steeple with Tyneham
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Summary
A World War II type 25 pillbox located on the western cliff of Kimmeridge Bay at Charnel. It is circular in plan, constructed of concrete with corrugated-iron shuttering. The pillbox was built in 1940-41. It was documented as being extant in 1998.
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Full Description
Type 25 circular pillbox made with corrugated-iron shuttering. Some damage to exterior [see photographs on page 31 of work cited]. On the western cliff at Charnel. <1>
A circular structure is visible on aerial photographs of the cliff edge at Charnel, Kimmeridge Bay <4>, located at NGR SY 89869 78951. It is considered likely to be the remains of the Second World War Type 25 pillbox described above. This feature was digitally plotted during the South West Rapid Coastal Zone Assessment Survey (Dorset).
Sources/Archives (5)
- <1> SDO128 Machine readable data file: Council for British Archaeology. 2003. Defence of Britain Project Database.
- <2> SWX5 Digital archive: Council for British Archaeology. 1995. Defence of Britain Project. S0012100.
- <3> SDO17227 Excavation archive: Council for British Archaeology. 2006. Defence of Britain Project Archive DEB01. S0012100.
- <4> SDO12622 Aerial Photograph: Channel Coastal Observatory. 15-OCT-2010. CCO Aerial Photographic Coverage 2009.
- <5> SDO14739 Digital archive: National Record of the Historic Environment. 1426264.
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Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (1)
Location
| Grid reference | Centred SY 89883 78927 (33m by 53m) (3 map features) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SY87NE |
| Civil Parish | Steeple with Tyneham; Dorset |
| Unitary Authority | Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- Defence of Britain database: S0012100
- Legacy UID: Dorset Sites and Monuments Record: 6 022 059
- Legacy UID: National Monuments Record: SY 87 NE 15
- Legacy UID: National Record of the Historic Environment: 1426264
Record last edited
Mar 13 2023 4:29PM
