Monument record MDO19915 - Pillbox, Highcliffe cliff, Christchurch

A World War II type 22 pillbox located on the beach front at Highcliffe, east of Christchurch. The pillbox was constructed in 1940-41 and built of reinforced concrete.

A rectangular concrete pillbox has fallen from its original position on the cliff top at Highcliffe. The condition of the pillbox is unknown, but it formerly faced south overlooking the sea. <1>

Site of a World War II type 22 pillbox located on the beach front at Highcliffe, east of Christchurch. The pillbox was constructed in 1940-41 and built of reinforced concrete. <2>

<1> Hodges, M A, 1982, Prepared for Battle - some details of forts and fights in and near Christchurch over the last three millennia. , 38 (Monograph). SWX8109.

<2> Council for British Archaeology, 1995, Defence of Britain Project (Digital archive). SWX5.

<2> Council for British Archaeology, 2003, Defence of Britain Project Database (Machine readable data file). SDO128.

<4> National Record of the Historic Environment, 1426213 (Digital archive). SDO14739.

<23> Council for British Archaeology, 2006, Defence of Britain Project Archive DEB01 (Excavation archive). SDO17227.

Record last edited

Dec 2 2022 3:11PM