Monument record MDO42668 - Second World War pillbox on Undercliff Drive, below Toft Zig Zag Path, Bournemouth
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Summary
The Pillbox Study Group note a former pillbox of unknown type at approximately this location, as listed by M A Edgington.
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Full Description
A semi-circular structure projecting onto the beachfrom Undercliffe Drive may be the base of a former pillbox (or the pillbox itself), although other origins are equally possible. The condition of the monument is unknown, and a detailed inspection is required.
Edgington M A, 2013, Bournemouth and the Second World War, Appendix A (Monograph). SDO16777.
Thompson, S, 2020, Pillbox Study Group: Defence of Britain Project sites not in the Dorset Historic Environment Record, e44932 (Unpublished document). SDO16685.
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Location
| Grid reference | SZ 10424 91047 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SZ19SW |
| Unitary Authority | Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- None recorded
Record last edited
Sep 30 2020 3:45PM
