MSO10303 - Second World War pillbox northeast of Frackford Bridge (Monument)
Summary
A pillbox is recorded in this location but it is not clear whether the structure is still extant.
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Type and Period (1)
Protected Status
- None recorded
Full Description
The Defence of Britain project lists a destroyed pillbox "50 yards E of Frackford Bridge, Grabbis [sic] Hill, by the mill leat at the junction of the A396 with a lane." [1] There is a building shown on Ordnance Survey maps in the appropriate place (SS 9853 4331), which may be the pillbox. See MSO10074 for an associated roadblock. [2] No pillbox appears to survive at this location. [3]
Sources/Archives (3)
- <1> SMO7538 Digital archive: Council for British Archaeology. 2002. Defence of Britain. DEB01. Site 3058.
- <2>XY SEM8675 Verbal communication: Various. 1900-. Somerset County Council / South West Heritage Trust staff comments. Chris Webster, Somerset Historic Environment Record, 2 August 2005. [Mapped feature: #46473 Location of building shown on 2018 MasterMap data (SEM8545), ]
- <3>XY SEM8675 Verbal communication: Various. 1900-. Somerset County Council / South West Heritage Trust staff comments. Chris Webster, Somerset Historic Environment Record, 18 April 2006. [Mapped feature: #46473 Location of building shown on 2018 MasterMap data (SEM8545), ]
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Other Statuses/References
- Local List Status (Unassessed)
- National Park: Exmoor National Park
- Somerset SMR PRN: 18408
Location
| Grid reference | SS 9853 4331 (point) Not clear if mapped building is pillbox or other structure |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SS94SE |
| Civil Parish | DUNSTER, WEST SOMERSET, SOMERSET |
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Record last edited
Mar 30 2022 11:35AM
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