Monument record MWX1440 - Second World War pillbox, Worbarrow Bay, Tyneham
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Summary
Site of World War II pillbox situated on the beach at Worbarrow Bay, west of Tyneham. It was a possible type 25, 'Armco' pillbox constructed sometime between 1940-41. A field visit in 1989 found that the pillbox had been demolished and was only traceable as widely scattered concrete debris.
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Full Description
Widely scattered remains only of 'Armco' pillbox [type 25?]: scattered lumps of concrete from demolition.
[Digital archive - Surrey Industrial Society]. On beach at Worbarrow, W of Tyneham. <1>
<1> Council for British Archaeology, 1995, Defence of Britain Project, S0010512 (Digital archive). SWX5.
<2> Council for British Archaeology, 2006, Defence of Britain Project Archive DEB01, S0010512 (Excavation archive). SDO17227.
<3> National Record of the Historic Environment, 1424719 (Digital archive). SDO14739.
Sources/Archives (3)
- <1> SWX5 Digital archive: Council for British Archaeology. 1995. Defence of Britain Project. S0010512.
- <2> SDO17227 Excavation archive: Council for British Archaeology. 2006. Defence of Britain Project Archive DEB01. S0010512.
- <3> SDO14739 Digital archive: National Record of the Historic Environment. 1424719.
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Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (1)
Location
| Grid reference | SY 87080 79650 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SY87NE |
| Civil Parish | Steeple with Tyneham; Dorset |
| Unitary Authority | Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- Defence of Britain database: S0010512
- Legacy UID: Dorset Sites and Monuments Record: 6 022 057
- Legacy UID: National Monuments Record: SY 87 NE 14
- Legacy UID: National Record of the Historic Environment: 1424719
Record last edited
Mar 29 2023 3:59PM
