Monument record MDO29882 - Second World War pillbox, Wyke Regis Bridging Camp, Weymouth
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Summary
A hexagonal stucture is visible on aerial photographs of the Chesil Beach section of Wyke Regis Bridging Camp (MDO29869). It is considered likely to be the site of a Type 22 pillbox associated with Second World War military activity in this area
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Full Description
A hexagonal stucture is visible on aerial photographs (1) of the Chesil Beach section of Wyke Regis Bridging Camp (MDO29869). It is considered likely to be the site of a Type 22 pillbox associated with Second World War military activity in this area. This feature was digitally plotted during the South West Rapid Coastal Zone Assessment Survey (Dorset).
<1> Royal Air Force, 30-AUG-1947, RAF/CPE/UK/2273 5206-07 (Aerial Photograph). SDO13104.
Sources/Archives (1)
- <1> SDO13104 Aerial Photograph: Royal Air Force. 30-AUG-1947. RAF/CPE/UK/2273 5206-07.
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Location
| Grid reference | Centred SY 6522 7703 (7m by 7m) (2 map features) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SY67NE |
| Unitary Authority | Dorset |
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Record last edited
Sep 6 2024 4:35PM
