Monument record MDO42586 - Second World War pillbox, West Walks, Wareham Town

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Summary

The Pillbox Study Group record a possible Second World War pillbox of uncertain type overlooking a gap in the town ramparts to the west end of Cow Lane. It is visible on Royal Air Force vertical aerial photographs dated 1947.

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The pillbox has been removed.


Royal Air Force, 04-NOV-1946, RAF/CPE/UK/1821 6405 (Aerial Photograph). SDO16752.

Thompson, S, 2020, Pillbox Study Group: Defence of Britain Project sites not in the Dorset Historic Environment Record, e34803 (Unpublished document). SDO16685.

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  • --- Unpublished document: Thompson, S. 2020. Pillbox Study Group: Defence of Britain Project sites not in the Dorset Historic Environment Record. e34803.
  • --- Aerial Photograph: Royal Air Force. 04-NOV-1946. RAF/CPE/UK/1821 6405.

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Location

Grid reference SY 92000 87420 (point)
Map sheet SY98NW
Civil Parish Wareham Town; Dorset
Unitary Authority Dorset

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Record last edited

Jan 13 2025 4:20PM

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