Monument record MDO42655 - Second World War pillbox, West Hill, Puncknowle
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Summary
The Pillbox Study Group note that a possible type FW3/22 pillbox is marked south of the B3157 at approximately this location on the Ordnance Survey 1:2500 map (no date given).
Map
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Full Description
The pillbox is be visible on 1972 vertical aerial photographs , but the area is much overgrown, and it cannot be seen on more recent photographs. The monument may have been removed.
J Story and Partners, 1972, DCC vertical aerial photographs, Run 19 232/40 (Aerial Photograph). SDO14100.
Thompson, S, 2020, Pillbox Study Group: Defence of Britain Project sites not in the Dorset Historic Environment Record, e24276 (Unpublished document). SDO16685.
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Location
| Grid reference | SY 53220 87500 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SY58NW |
| Civil Parish | Puncknowle; Dorset |
| Unitary Authority | Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- None recorded
Record last edited
Jan 13 2025 4:32PM
