Monument record MDO42690 - Second World War road block on the A350 Parkstone Road, Poole
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Summary
The Pillbox Study Group note the site of a probable Second World War roadblock just west of the junction of the A350 and Birds Hill Road, inferred from RAF aerial photographs dated January 1947. The roadblock is associated with a system of concrete anti-tank blocks running from Poole Park in the south, northwest towards Longfleet, following the western side of Bird's Hill Road.
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Full Description
The roadblock is unlikely to have involved permanent physical infrastructure. It is not visible on modern aerial photographs, and has been entirely removed.
Royal Air Force, 17-JAN-1947, RAF/CPE/UK/1934 5038 (Aerial Photograph). SDO16791.
Thompson, S, 2020, Pillbox Study Group: Defence of Britain Project sites not in the Dorset Historic Environment Record, e32318 (Unpublished document). SDO16685.
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Related Monuments/Buildings (1)
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Location
| Grid reference | SZ 02400 91290 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SZ09SW |
| Unitary Authority | Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- None recorded
Record last edited
Jan 13 2025 4:35PM
