Monument record MWX2 - Pillbox (Type FW3/25), Abbotsbury

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Summary

Typical type 25 pillbox built in situ with corrugated sheeting and concrete.

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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)

Sources/Archives (2)

  • <1> Excavation archive: Council for British Archaeology. 2006. Defence of Britain Project Archive DEB01. S0000051.
  • <1> Digital archive: Council for British Archaeology. 1995. Defence of Britain Project. S0000051.

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Location

Grid reference SY 7195 8192 (point) Approximate
Map sheet SY78SW
Civil Parish Osmington; Dorset
Unitary Authority Dorset

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  • None recorded

Other Statuses/References

  • Legacy UID: Dorset Sites and Monuments Record: 1 084 064

Record last edited

Apr 12 2023 1:12PM

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