Monument record MDO25957 - World War II pillbox near Tiny Coppice, Abbotsbury
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Summary
The possible site of a World War II type 22 pillbox identified immediately to the south of New Barn Road and visible as an extant structure on aerial photographs taken in 1946.
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Full Description
The possible site of a World War II type 22 pillbox identified immediately to the south of New Barn Road and visible as an extant structure on aerial photographs taken in 1946.{1}. It was 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, 27-APR-1942, RAF/AC36 (V) 67-8 (Aerial Photograph). SDO12212.
Sources/Archives (1)
- <1> SDO12212 Aerial Photograph: Royal Air Force. 27-APR-1942. RAF/AC36 (V) 67-8.
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Location
| Grid reference | Centred SY 5835 8400 (15m by 16m) (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 3:03PM
