Monument record MDO42706 - Second World War roadblock on Stony Lane, Burton, Christchurch
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Summary
The Pillbox Study Group note the presence of a Second World War roadblock on the B3347 Stony Lane at its crossing under the Weymouth to London Waterloo railway line. The block is listed on a map of the defences associated with the Christchurch Anti-Tank Island reproduced by M A Edgington, and was presumably intended to control a north-south access point across the railway line, which is embanked at this point.
Map
Type and Period (1)
Full Description
the roadblock has been removed.
Thompson, S, 2020, Pillbox Study Group: Defence of Britain Project sites not in the Dorset Historic Environment Record, e48097 (Unpublished document). SDO16685.
Sources/Archives (1)
- --- SDO16685 Unpublished document: Thompson, S. 2020. Pillbox Study Group: Defence of Britain Project sites not in the Dorset Historic Environment Record. e48097.
Finds (0)
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
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Location
| Grid reference | SZ 16430 93690 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SZ19SE |
| Unitary Authority | Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- None recorded
Record last edited
Jan 13 2025 4:36PM
