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Doldowlod Pillbox is a concrete defensive structure dating to the Second World War period, constructed as part of the wider fortification programme undertaken across Wales during 1940-1941. Located in Radnorshire, this pillbox represents the type of small-scale anti-tank and anti-personnel defensive works deployed throughout rural Britain to counter the anticipated threat of German invasion. The structure exemplifies the standardised design methodology employed by military engineers during this period, utilising reinforced concrete construction to provide protected firing positions. As a scheduled ancient monument under Cadw designation RD271, the pillbox survives as material evidence of Britain's home defence infrastructure during the Second World War.
Doldowlod Pillbox is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference RD271. View the official record →
Doldowlod Pillbox is a concrete defensive structure dating to the Second World War period, constructed as part of the wider fortification programme undertaken across Wales 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 Britain.
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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