Monument record MDO29838 - Second World War pillbox, Littlesea Holiday Park, Chickerell
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Summary
A small hexagonal structure is visible on aerial photographs of Littlesea Holiday Park, Chickerell, taken in 1947. It is considered likely to be the site of a Type 22 pillbox associated with Second World War activity in this area.
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Full Description
A small hexagonal structure is visible on aerial photographs of Littlesea Holiday Park, Chickerell, taken in 1947 (1). It is considered likely to be the site of a Type 22 pillbox associated with Second World War activity in this area. This feature was digitally plotted during the South West Rapid Coastal Zone Assessment Survey (Dorset). It is not visible on the most recent comprehensive aerial images available to the project, this area having since been built over by a modern holiday park.
<1> Royal Air Force, 30-AUG-1947, RAF/CPE/UK/2273 5142-43 (Aerial Photograph). SDO13074.
Sources/Archives (1)
- <1> SDO13074 Aerial Photograph: Royal Air Force. 30-AUG-1947. RAF/CPE/UK/2273 5142-43.
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Location
| Grid reference | Centred SY 6520 7849 (4m by 5m) (2 map features) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SY67NE |
| Civil Parish | Chickerell; Dorset |
| Unitary Authority | Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- None recorded
Record last edited
Jan 30 2014 12:13PM
