Monument record MDO42778 - Second World War infantry post adjacent to the East Cliff Lift, East Undercliff Drive and Undercliff Drive, Bournemouth.
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Summary
The Pillbox Study Group note a former Second World War infantry post at approximately this location immediately east of the base of the East Cliff Lift, as listed by M A Edgington. The post is likely to have been of relatively ephemeral, possibly primarily sandbagged construction.
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Full Description
The post has been removed, and possibly built-over. Its site may further have been damaged as a result of a major landslip immediately east of the Lift in 2016
Edgington M A, 2013, Bournemouth and the Second World War, Appendix A (Monograph). SDO16777.
Thompson, S, 2020, Pillbox Study Group: Defence of Britain Project sites not in the Dorset Historic Environment Record, e44929 (Unpublished document). SDO16685.
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Location
| Grid reference | SZ 09620 90910 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SZ09SE |
| Unitary Authority | Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- None recorded
Record last edited
Nov 6 2020 2:50PM
