Wareham, Dorset World War 2 Pillboxes and Anti-Invasion Defences.
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| This square pillbox is built into the north west corner of the churchyard wall of St. Martin's Church, North Street, Wareham and was camouflaged with stone to match the wall. It is located in the corner of the churchyard wall south of the old road bridge over the River Piddle or Trent. SY 923 877 (Photos Mick Ackrill) |
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| There are two loopholes facing west and north, the latter being blocked by later cement facing to the north wall. This shows a side view of the west one. |
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| This shows the view into the pillbox. |
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| The entrance is reached via a flight of steps up to the churchyard towards the south |
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