Monument record MDO25913 - World War II pillbox at Horsepool Farm, Abbotsbury
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Summary
Possible site of a World War II type 26 pillbox located at Horsepool Farm visible an extant structure on aerial photographs taken in 1948.
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Full Description
A small square structure is visible on on aerial photographs taken in 1948 {1} at Horsepool Farm. It is potentially the site of a World War II type 26 pillbox. It is situated within the Abbotsbury Defence which was defended by the 6th Battalion Durham Light Infantry. The site was digitally plotted during the South Dorset Ridgeway Mapping Project.
<1> Royal Air Force, 22-JAN-1948, RAF/CPE/UK/2431 4287-8 (Aerial Photograph). SDO12183.
Sources/Archives (1)
- <1> SDO12183 Aerial Photograph: Royal Air Force. 22-JAN-1948. RAF/CPE/UK/2431 4287-8.
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Location
| Grid reference | Centred SY 5790 8461 (6m by 6m) (2 map features) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SY58SE |
| Civil Parish | Abbotsbury; Dorset |
| Unitary Authority | Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- None recorded
Record last edited
Mar 25 2015 3:09PM
