Monument record MDO42693 - Second World War roadblock at Garland Road and St Mary's Road, Poole

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Summary

The Pillbox Study Group note the site of a probable Second World War roadblock on the junction of Garland Road and St Mary's Road, inferred from RAF aerial photographs dated January 1947.

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The roadblock is not visible on modern aerial photographs and has been removed.


Royal Air Force, 17-JAN-1947, RAF/CPE/UK/1934 2039 (Aerial Photograph). SDO16792.

Thompson, S, 2020, Pillbox Study Group: Defence of Britain Project sites not in the Dorset Historic Environment Record, e32321 (Unpublished document).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  • --- Unpublished document: Thompson, S. 2020.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. e32321.
  • --- Aerial Photograph: Royal Air Force. 17-JAN-1947. RAF/CPE/UK/1934 2039.

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Grid reference SZ 02060 91620 (point)
Map sheet SZ09SW
Unitary Authority Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole

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Record last edited

Jan 13 2025 4:35PM

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