Monument record MWX1305 - Pillbox near the A351 road north of Holton Heath, Wareham St Martin
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Summary
A World War Two guard post or pillbox located to the north of Holton Heath, near the A351. It was constructed in 1940-41. A field visit in 2001 found the structure to be extant.
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Type and Period (2)
Full Description
Guard post.Near A351 road, N of Holton Heath. Guard post recorded by the Defence of Britain Project. Not verified. <1-3>
<1> Council for British Archaeology, 1995, Defence of Britain Project, S0015769 (Digital archive). SWX5.
<2> Council for British Archaeology, 2003, Defence of Britain Project Database, S0015769 (Machine readable data file). SDO128.
<3> Council for British Archaeology, 2006, Defence of Britain Project Archive DEB01, S0015769 (Excavation archive). SDO17227.
<4> National Record of the Historic Environment, 1429787 (Digital archive). SDO14739.
Sources/Archives (4)
- <1> SWX5 Digital archive: Council for British Archaeology. 1995. Defence of Britain Project. S0015769.
- <2> SDO128 Machine readable data file: Council for British Archaeology. 2003. Defence of Britain Project Database. S0015769.
- <3> SDO17227 Excavation archive: Council for British Archaeology. 2006. Defence of Britain Project Archive DEB01. S0015769.
- <4> SDO14739 Digital archive: National Record of the Historic Environment. 1429787.
Finds (0)
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (1)
Location
| Grid reference | SY 95200 92000 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SY99SE |
| Civil Parish | Wareham St Martin; Dorset |
| Unitary Authority | Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- Defence of Britain database: S0015769
- Legacy UID: Dorset Sites and Monuments Record: 6 024 050
- Legacy UID: National Monuments Record: SY 99 SE 37
- Legacy UID: National Record of the Historic Environment: 1429787
Record last edited
Aug 10 2023 4:01PM
