Monument record MDO19427 - Pillbox in the A35 road bridge at Hinton Admiral, Christchurch
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WWII pillbox (variant).
Field Visit, 1996, Field Visit, 1998, Field Visit, 1996, Field Visit, 1995
Pillbox disguised by being built into the NW side of the A35 road bridge over the railway at Roeshott Hill, using bricks similar to those in the bridge. Faces NW and includes a sentry walk. The pillbox was positioned to defend the Christchurch anti-tank island from attack by invading forces from inland (1).
Calendar of State Papers Domestic Vol 6 Page(s) 307, S0000499 (Bibliographic reference). SWX5206.
<1> Hodges, M A, 1982, Prepared for Battle - some details of forts and fights in and near Christchurch over the last three millennia. , 38 (Monograph). SWX8109.
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Location
| Grid reference | Centred SZ 195 946 (6m by 4m) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SZ19SE |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- None recorded
Record last edited
Dec 3 2013 3:37PM
