Monument record MWX2 - Pillbox (Type FW3/25), Abbotsbury
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Summary
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Full Description
Typical type 25 pillbox built in situ with corrugated sheeting and concrete. At the rear it is now covered by a very large quantity of clay from the surrounding cliffs making access impossible. Entrance at the rear and 3 embrasures. It is half full of shingle. The concrete was made using beach shingle. with PLANS and measurements. Walls 15ins thick, embrasures 23ins narrowing to 13ins.(1)
<1> Council for British Archaeology, 1995, Defence of Britain Project, S0000051 (Digital archive). SWX5.
<1> Council for British Archaeology, 2006, Defence of Britain Project Archive DEB01, S0000051 (Excavation archive). SDO17227.
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Related Events/Activities (1)
Location
| Grid reference | SY 7195 8192 (point) Approximate |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SY78SW |
| Civil Parish | Osmington; Dorset |
| Unitary Authority | Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
Other Statuses/References
- Legacy UID: Dorset Sites and Monuments Record: 1 084 064
Record last edited
Sep 6 2024 4:37PM
