Monument record MDO45202 - World War Two machine-gun loophole, Loders

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Summary

A World War II machine gun loophole identified in the churchyard wall at Loders. The loophole is constructed of stone, was built in 1940-41 and allowed a field of fire along the village street. A field visit in 2000 found the structure to be well-preserved and in a good condition.

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Type and Period (1)

Full Description

Machine gun loophole in churchyard wall, allowing a field of fire along the village street. Well-preserved loophole in curved wall at entrance to village churchyard, looking down village street. The wall is part of private property. By the church gate. <1>


<1> Council for British Archaeology, 1995, Defence of Britain Project, S0012098 (Digital archive). SWX5.

<2> Council for British Archaeology, 2003, Defence of Britain Project Database, S0012098 (Machine readable data file). SDO128.

<3> Council for British Archaeology, 2006, Defence of Britain Project Archive DEB01, S0012098 (Excavation archive). SDO17227.

<4> National Record of the Historic Environment, 1426262 (Digital archive). SDO14739.

Sources/Archives (4)

  • <1> Digital archive: Council for British Archaeology. 1995. Defence of Britain Project. S0012098.
  • <2> Machine readable data file: Council for British Archaeology. 2003. Defence of Britain Project Database. S0012098.
  • <3> Excavation archive: Council for British Archaeology. 2006. Defence of Britain Project Archive DEB01. S0012098.
  • <4> Digital archive: National Record of the Historic Environment. 1426262.

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Location

Grid reference SY 49200 94271 (point)
Map sheet SY49SE
Civil Parish Loders; Dorset

Protected Status/Designation

Other Statuses/References

  • Defence of Britain database: S0012098
  • Legacy UID: National Monuments Record: SY 49 SE 212
  • Legacy UID: National Record of the Historic Environment: 1426262

Record last edited

Aug 22 2024 2:16PM

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