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Monument MPM1634 - Former Pillbox, west of Lumps Fort
Summary
Site of former Second World War pillbox west of Lumps Fort.
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Type and Period (1)
Full Description
Site of former hexagonal reinforced concrete pillbox (with 15 anti-tank cubes). Constructed 1940-41. [1]
The entry on the Defence of Britain Project database gives the coordinates SZ 6550 9803. This would place the pillbox in the Solent. [1] Post-war aerial photographs show a hexagonal structure situated at approximately SZ 6558 9833, c140m west of the fort, and these coordinates have been used for the location on the HER record. [2]
Sources/Archives (2)
- <1> SPM136 Digital archive: Council for British Archaeology. 2006. Defence of Britain Archive [dataset].
- <2> SPM290 Aerial Photograph: Royal Air Force. 1945-1948. Air Photo Mosaics of Portsmouth.
Protected Status/Designation
- Conservation Area 10: The Sea Front
- Registered Park or Garden (II) 1001624: SOUTHSEA COMMON
Other Statuses/References
- None recorded
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (0)
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Location
| Grid reference | SZ 6558 9833 (point) |
|---|---|
| Unitary Authority | Portsmouth City |
Record last edited
Jul 1 2026 11:51AM