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Doldowlod Pillbox is a reinforced concrete defensive structure dating from the Second World War, constructed as part of Britain's anti-invasion preparations during 1940-1941. Located in Radnorshire, Wales, the pillbox forms part of the wider network of fixed defences that were established across the Welsh countryside to counter the anticipated threat of German invasion. The structure exemplifies the standardised Type 22 pillbox design, featuring a hexagonal or octagonal plan with loopholes positioned to provide overlapping fields of fire across the surrounding terrain. Like many pillboxes constructed during this period, the structure survives as a testament to the civilian and military mobilisation undertaken in rural Wales during the early years of the Second World War.
Doldowlod Pillbox is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference RD271. View the official record →
Doldowlod Pillbox is a reinforced concrete defensive structure dating from the Second World War, constructed as part of Britain's anti-invasion preparations during 1940-1941. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference RD271.
Doldowlod Pillbox dates from the post medieval/modern period, and is classified as a pillbox. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across the UK.
Doldowlod Pillbox is a Scheduled Ancient Monument, legally protected by Cadw — the body responsible for designating and safeguarding heritage sites in Wales. The official designation reference is RD271.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Carn Pantmaenllwyd cairn (4.7 km), Pen-llys Earthwork (4.8 km), Cefn Ty-Mawr (5.2 km).
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