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Monument record MDO19470 - WWII roadblock (removed) West Street, Abbotsbury

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Summary

A roadblock was erected on West Street during 1940-41 as part of the Dorset coastal defences. It has since been removed.

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ROADBLOCK (Constructed, Second World War - 1940 AD to 1941 AD)

Full Description

A roadblock was erected on West Street during 1940-41 as part of the Dorset coastal defences. It has since been removed.

Council for British Archaeology, 1995, Defence of Britain Project, 16408 (Digital archive). SWX5.

Council for British Archaeology, 2006, Defence of Britain Project Archive DEB01, 16408 (Excavation archive). SDO17227.

Sources/Archives (2)

--- SDO17227 Excavation archive: Council for British Archaeology. 2006. Defence of Britain Project Archive DEB01. 16408.
--- SWX5 Digital archive: Council for British Archaeology. 1995. Defence of Britain Project. 16408.

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Location

Grid reference	SY 5713 8535 (point)
Map sheet	SY58NE
Civil Parish	Abbotsbury; Dorset
Unitary Authority	Dorset

Protected Status/Designation

Conservation Area 1: Abbotsbury Conservation Area

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Record last edited

Aug 22 2024 2:42PM

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