Monument record MDO42707 - Second World War roadblock on Salisbury Road, Burton, Christchurch
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Summary
The Pillbox Study Group note the presence of a Second World War roadblock on Salisbury Road at its crossing under the Weymouth to London Waterloo railway line. The block is listed on a map of the defences associated with the Christchurch Anti-Tank Island reproduced by M A Edgington, and was presumably intended to control a north-south access point across the railway line, which is embanked at this point.
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Full Description
The roadblock has been removed.
Edgington, M A, 2013, Bournemouth and the Second World War (Monograph). SDO16777.
Thompson, S, 2020, Pillbox Study Group: Defence of Britain Project sites not in the Dorset Historic Environment Record, e48098 (Unpublished document). SDO16685.
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Location
| Grid reference | SZ 17100 93900 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SZ19SE |
| Unitary Authority | Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole |
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Record last edited
Jan 13 2025 4:36PM
