Monument record MDO42708 - Second World War weapon pit on dunes at the east end of Hengistbury Head, Bournemouth

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Summary

The Pillbox Study Group note the presence of a Second World War weapon pit at approximately this location, set amidst dunes at the eastern end of Hengistbury Head. The feature is marked on a map of the defences associated with RAF Southbourne and Hengistbury Head, reproduced by M A Edgington.

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The pit is listed as removed by the Pillbox Study Group.


Edgington, M A, 2013, Bournemouth and the Second World War, pp41-42 (Monograph). SDO16777.

Thompson, S, 2020, Pillbox Study Group: Defence of Britain Project sites not in the Dorset Historic Environment Record, e44976 (Unpublished document).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  • --- Unpublished document: Thompson, S. 2020.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. e44976.
  • --- Monograph: Edgington, M A. 2013. Bournemouth and the Second World War. pp41-42.

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Grid reference SZ 17860 90480 (point)
Map sheet SZ19SE
Unitary Authority Dorset

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Record last edited

Jan 13 2025 4:38PM

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