Monument record MDO37441 - Second World War pillbox, North Hill Way, Bothenhampton

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Summary

A small structure (4m across) is visible on aerial photographs taken in 1948. It is one of a line of three similar structures which are potentially the sites of Second World War pillboxes (MDO37441-3). The structure has since been demolished by modern housing, it was digitally plotted during the Marshwood Vale NMP project.

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Full Description

A small structure (4m across) is visible on aerial photographs taken in 1948. It is one of a line of three similar structures which are potentially the sites of Second World War pillboxes (MDO37441-3). The structure has since been demolished by modern housing, it was digitally plotted during the Marshwood Vale NMP project. (1).


<1> Royal Air Force, 27-APR-1948, RAF/CPE/UK/2621 3054-5 (Aerial Photograph). SDO14119.

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  • <1> Aerial Photograph: Royal Air Force. 27-APR-1948. RAF/CPE/UK/2621 3054-5.

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Location

Grid reference SY 4674 9145 (point)
Map sheet SY49SE
Civil Parish Bothenhampton; Dorset
Unitary Authority Dorset

Protected Status/Designation

  • None recorded

Other Statuses/References

  • None recorded

Record last edited

Jun 27 2023 2:46PM

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