Monument record MDO29648 - Second World War pillbox, Hive Beach, Burton Bradstock
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Summary
A small structure, 3m across, is visible on aerial photographs taken in 1940 on the road side leading down to Hive Beach. It is potentially the site of a Second World War pillbox. It is one of several lines of beach defences including a coastal battery, possible barbed wire entanglements and anti-tank cubes.
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Full Description
A small structure, 3m across, is visible on aerial photographs taken in 1940 on the road side leading down to Hive Beach. It is potentially the site of a Second World War pillbox. It is one of several lines of beach defences including a coastal battery, possible barbed wire entanglements and anti-tank cubes. (1). The features were digitally plotted during the South West Rapid Coastal Zone Assessment Survey (Dorset).
<1> Royal Air Force, 05-AUG-1940, RAF 225A/BR252 33-4 (Aerial Photograph). SDO13025.
Sources/Archives (1)
- <1> SDO13025 Aerial Photograph: Royal Air Force. 05-AUG-1940. RAF 225A/BR252 33-4.
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Location
| Grid reference | Centred SY 4913 8887 (7m by 7m) (2 map features) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SY48NE |
| Civil Parish | Burton Bradstock; Dorset |
| Unitary Authority | Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- None recorded
Record last edited
Oct 25 2013 12:52PM
