Monument record MWX1298 - Pillbox near the beach in Lower Sea Lane, Charmouth

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Summary

Site of a World War II pillbox located near the beach. It was constructed sometime between 1940-41 and was built of concrete. The site has been demolished and is now in use as a car park.

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Full Description

Pillbox, probably now DESTROYED. <1>


<1> Council for British Archaeology, 1995, Defence of Britain Project, S0006490 (Digital archive). SWX5.

<1> Council for British Archaeology, 2006, Defence of Britain Project Archive DEB01, S0006490 (Excavation archive). SDO17227.

Sources/Archives (2)

  • <1> Excavation archive: Council for British Archaeology. 2006. Defence of Britain Project Archive DEB01. S0006490.
  • <1> Digital archive: Council for British Archaeology. 1995. Defence of Britain Project. S0006490.

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Location

Grid reference SY 36500 93300 (point)
Map sheet SY39SE
Civil Parish Charmouth; Dorset
Unitary Authority Dorset

Protected Status/Designation

  • None recorded

Other Statuses/References

  • Defence of Britain database: S0006490
  • Defence of Britain database: S0006490
  • Legacy UID: Dorset Sites and Monuments Record: 1 029 020
  • Legacy UID: National Monuments Record: SY 39 SE 23
  • Legacy UID: National Record of the Historic Environment: 1420960

Record last edited

Oct 19 2021 6:51PM

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