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A circular pillbox (type 25] of concrete moulded using corrugated iron, hence the ribbed appearance of the exterior. It is 2m in diameter and 2.1m high and set on a square concrete base 3m wide and 1.3m high. It lies on the beach at the foot of the cliff and is complete but has become detached from its foundation. There are three embrasures on the N, NW and NE sides measuring 0.6m x 0.3m and an entrance to the S, 0.6m x 0.6m.
It is in good condition but has settled into the sand tilting to the NE.
(Source: Field Visit 1995/10)
Type 25 circular concrete pillbox, built with corrugated iron shuttering. There are 3 embrasures and an entrance half way up the rear wall. The whole structure stands on a massive concrete base.
(Source: Field Visit 1993)
Circular concrete 'Armco' pillbox - faces NE (66 degrees). 3 embrasures. Hatch doorway at rear. In good condition, but footings undermined by sea, so it is not now sitting level.
(Source: Field Visit 1989/08/17)
Circular gun emplacement of concrete on the beach. Highly vulnerable to sea erosion. Covers a wide area of fire from Old Harry Rocks to Studland Beach. It has a small doorway and three embrasures. It tips to seawards about ten degrees from the vertical. It stands on a square plinth. Height from plinth, 7ft. Diameter, 6ft. Doorway, 2ft 2ins high x 2ft wide. Embrasures, 2ft x 1ft.
(Source: Field Visit 1993/04/06)
Circular type 25 pillbox, built with corrugated iron shuttering. Set on a massive four and a half feet thick concrete base which has been tilted forward by the sea. A rare structure in good condition in an extraordinary situation.
(Source: Field Visit 2003/01/19)
Pillbox at Redend Point, on beach below cliffs. Plotted from air photograph. It was not present in August 1941, so presumably was constructed soon after that date.
(Source: Air Photograph 1950/03/15)
| Type of site | PILLBOX (TYPE FW3/25) |
|---|---|
| Location | Below cliffs on the South Beach SE of Redend Point, Studland. |
| Area |
Studland, Dorset, England |
| Grid reference |
SZ 03849 82830
|
| Period | WW2 |
| Condition | Good |
| Materials | Concrete, Corrugated Iron |
| Threats |
Type: Coastal erosion (Immediate) Detail: The structure is highly vulnerable to sea erosion. |
| Recorder | Armishaw, A. |
| Defence grouping |
Dorset coast defences - Defences of the Dorset coast line and immediate hinterland. |
| Attached Sheets | (1) - photograph printed on sheet. |
| Photographs |
(1) - exterior view. |
| Adjacent sites | Observation bunker and Emergency Battery on the top of the cliff behind the pillbox. |
| DOB site reference: | S0007718 |
| Associated Identifier | National Trust SMR (ref: 112574) |
| Reference |
1950/03/15 SZ 0382/7 (fr.0145) |
| Event |
Field Visit, During 1995/10 Construction, In the period 1941 1942 Field Visit, On 1989/08/17 Field Visit, During 1993 Field Visit, On 1993/04/06 Field Visit, On 2003/01/19 |
