Monument record MWX1451 - Second World War square structure, possible pillbox, RAF Worth Matravers

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Summary

Large possible pillbox structure. The site was identified on aerial photographs and digitally plotted during the South West Rapid Coastal Zone Assessment Survey (Dorset).

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PILLBOX (Constructed, Second World War - 1940 AD to 1941 AD)

Full Description

Large possible pillbox structure, rectangular with entry porch[?]. May be part of the defences of RAF Worth Matravers. <1>

The small square structure (4m across) was identified on aerial photographs (2-3) and digitally plotted during the South West Rapid Coastal Zone Assessment Survey (Dorset).

<1> Council for British Archaeology, 1995, Defence of Britain Project, S0015334 (Digital archive). SWX5.

<1> Council for British Archaeology, 2006, Defence of Britain Project Archive DEB01, S0015334 (Excavation archive). SDO17227.

<2> Royal Air Force, 20-MAR-1945, RAF 106G/LA187 3010-1 (Aerial Photograph). SDO12894.

<3> Royal Air Force, 04-NOV-1946, RAF/CPE/UK/1824 3244-5 (Aerial Photograph). SDO12895.

<4> National Record of the Historic Environment, 1429386 (Digital archive). SDO14739.

Sources/Archives (5)

<1> SDO17227 Excavation archive: Council for British Archaeology. 2006. Defence of Britain Project Archive DEB01. S0015334.
<1> SWX5 Digital archive: Council for British Archaeology. 1995. Defence of Britain Project. S0015334.
<2> SDO12894 Aerial Photograph: Royal Air Force. 20-MAR-1945. RAF 106G/LA187 3010-1.
<3> SDO12895 Aerial Photograph: Royal Air Force. 04-NOV-1946. RAF/CPE/UK/1824 3244-5.
<4> SDO14739 Digital archive: National Record of the Historic Environment. 1429386.

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Related Monuments/Buildings (1)

Part of: RAF Worth Matravers (Monument) (MWX4851)

Related Events/Activities (1)

Event - Survey: Defence of Britain Project (EWX2)

Location

Grid reference	Centred SY 96467 76866 (15m by 13m) (3 map features)
Map sheet	SY97NE
Civil Parish	Worth Matravers; Dorset
Unitary Authority	Dorset

Protected Status/Designation

None recorded

Other Statuses/References

Legacy UID: Dorset Sites and Monuments Record: 6 028 076
Legacy UID: National Monuments Record: SY 97 NE 157
Legacy UID: National Record of the Historic Environment: 1429386

Record last edited

Dec 7 2022 6:58PM