Monument record MWX1299 - Pillbox on the sea front, Charmouth

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Summary

A World War II pillbox located on the sea front at Charmouth. The pillbox was constructed sometime between 1940-41 and was built of concrete. The structure has been demolished.

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Full Description

Pillbox, probably now DESTROYED. On the sea front, Charmouth [close to what is now a beach cafe]. <1>


<1> Council for British Archaeology, 1995, Defence of Britain Project, S0006491 (Digital archive). SWX5.

<2> National Record of the Historic Environment, 1420961 (Digital archive). SDO14739.

Sources/Archives (2)

  • <1> Digital archive: Council for British Archaeology. 1995. Defence of Britain Project. S0006491.
  • <2> Digital archive: National Record of the Historic Environment. 1420961.

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Location

Grid reference SY 36400 93100 (point)
Map sheet SY39SE
Civil Parish Charmouth; Dorset
Unitary Authority Dorset

Protected Status/Designation

  • None recorded

Other Statuses/References

  • Defence of Britain database: S0006491
  • Defence of Britain database: S0006491
  • Legacy UID: Dorset Sites and Monuments Record: 1 029 021
  • Legacy UID: National Monuments Record: SY 39 SE 24
  • Legacy UID: National Record of the Historic Environment: 1420961

Record last edited

Aug 5 2021 3:39PM

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