Monument record MWX1329 - Hexagonal Type 22 pillbox, East Bexington Farm, Abbotsbury

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Summary

A World War Two type 22 pillbox hidden in the undergrowth at the corner of the field adjacent to farm buildings on East Bexington Farm. It is hexagonal on plan, constructed of brick and reinforced concrete. Construction took place in 1940-41. A field visit in 1996 found the structure to be in a good condition.

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Full Description

Hexagonal Type 22 pillbox. [hidden in the undergrowth at the corner of the field]. East Bexington Farm, adjacent to farm buildings. <1-3>


<1> Council for British Archaeology, 1995, Defence of Britain Project, S0003123 (Digital archive). SWX5.

<2> Council for British Archaeology, 2003, Defence of Britain Project Database, S0003123 (Machine readable data file). SDO128.

<3> Council for British Archaeology, 2006, Defence of Britain Project Archive DEB01, S0003123 (Excavation archive). SDO17227.

<4> National Record of the Historic Environment, 1419117 (Digital archive). SDO14739.

Sources/Archives (4)

  • <1> Digital archive: Council for British Archaeology. 1995. Defence of Britain Project. S0003123.
  • <2> Machine readable data file: Council for British Archaeology. 2003. Defence of Britain Project Database. S0003123.
  • <3> Excavation archive: Council for British Archaeology. 2006. Defence of Britain Project Archive DEB01. S0003123.
  • <4> Digital archive: National Record of the Historic Environment. 1419117.

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Location

Grid reference SY 54800 85780 (point)
Map sheet SY58NW
Civil Parish Abbotsbury; Dorset
Unitary Authority Dorset

Protected Status/Designation

  • None recorded

Other Statuses/References

  • Defence of Britain database: S0003123
  • Legacy UID: Dorset Sites and Monuments Record: 1 001 087
  • Legacy UID: National Monuments Record: SY 58 NW 50
  • Legacy UID: National Record of the Historic Environment: 1419117

Record last edited

Apr 28 2023 4:24PM

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