Monument record MDO19475 - Second World War roadblock, east of Abbotsbury

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Summary

During World War Two a roadblock was constructed east of Abbotsbury during 1940-41 as part of the Dorset Coast defences. Now removed.

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A WWII roadblock was constructed east of Abbotsbury during 1940-41 as part of the Dorset Coast defences. Now removed.

Roadblock. Serial no. 9. Cassini ref. 012062.


<1> Council for British Archaeology, 1995, Defence of Britain Project, 16411 (Digital archive). SWX5.

<1> Council for British Archaeology, 2006, Defence of Britain Project Archive DEB01, 16411 (Excavation archive). SDO17227.

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  • <1> Excavation archive: Council for British Archaeology. 2006. Defence of Britain Project Archive DEB01. 16411.
  • <1> Digital archive: Council for British Archaeology. 1995. Defence of Britain Project. 16411.

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Location

Grid reference SY 5811 8523 (point)
Map sheet SY58NE
Civil Parish Abbotsbury; Dorset
Unitary Authority Dorset

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Record last edited

Jun 27 2023 2:32PM

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