Monument record MDO29948 - Second World War pillbox, Chesil Beach, West Dorset

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Summary

A hexagonal stucture is visible on aerial photographs of Chesil Beach. 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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A hexagonal stucture is visible on aerial photographs of Chesil Beach (1). 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, 04-NOV-1946, RAF/CPE/UK/1821 F36 3428-29 (Aerial Photograph). SDO13109.

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  • <1> Aerial Photograph: Royal Air Force. 04-NOV-1946. RAF/CPE/UK/1821 F36 3428-29.

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Grid reference Centred SY 6629 7578 (4m by 4m) (2 map features)
Map sheet SY67NE
Unitary Authority Dorset

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Sep 6 2024 4:35PM

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