Monument record MDO17981 - Pillbox, Lower Bockhampton
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Summary
Map
Type and Period (1)
Full Description
A 15ft x 12.5ft rectangular pillbox constructed within 3ft of the river. Grenade throwing entrance with 3 steps down into pillbox. Inside 3ins of floodwater and debris. Anti-ricochet wall. Overall good condition, but flood water prevents internal examination. Covered with considerable amount of vegetation.
with PLAN.Near the bridge at Lower Bockhampton, nr. Dorchester. (1)
<1> Council for British Archaeology, 1995, Defence of Britain Project, S0000080 (Digital archive). SWX5.
<2> Council for British Archaeology, 2003, Defence of Britain Project Database, S0000080 (Machine readable data file). SDO128.
<3> Council for British Archaeology, 2006, Defence of Britain Project Archive DEB01, S0000080 (Excavation archive). SDO17227.
<4> National Record of the Historic Environment, 1416297 (Digital archive). SDO14739.
Sources/Archives (4)
- <1> SWX5 Digital archive: Council for British Archaeology. 1995. Defence of Britain Project. S0000080.
- <2> SDO128 Machine readable data file: Council for British Archaeology. 2003. Defence of Britain Project Database. S0000080.
- <3> SDO17227 Excavation archive: Council for British Archaeology. 2006. Defence of Britain Project Archive DEB01. S0000080.
- <4> SDO14739 Digital archive: National Record of the Historic Environment. 1416297.
Finds (0)
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (1)
Location
| Grid reference | SY 7208 9045 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SY79SW |
| Civil Parish | Stinsford; Dorset |
| Unitary Authority | Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- Defence of Britain database: S0000080
- Legacy UID: Dorset Sites and Monuments Record: 1 105 049
- Legacy UID: National Monuments Record: SY 79 SW 67
- Legacy UID: National Record of the Historic Environment: 1416297
Record last edited
Feb 27 2023 10:51AM
