Monument record MLI116272 - Pillbox, Haven Bank, Saltfleet
Summary
Pillbox of the Second World War Coastal Crust, at Haven Bank, Saltfleet.
Type and Period (1)
- PILLBOX (Second World War to 21st Century - 1940 AD to 2050 AD)
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Full Description
A rectangular reinforced concrete pillbox, set into the sea defence bank at Haven Bank. The structure was exposed and partially demolished in October 2012, during groundworks for the renewal of the coastal flood defences between Tetney and Saltfleet. The structure has three internal chambers, and appears to be a type 23 pillbox with a central open cell for a light anti-aircraft machine gun. {1}{2}
Sources/Archives (2)
- <1> SLI15498 Report: Archaeological Project Services. 2014. Tetney-Saltfleet Flood Defence Scheme. APS site code: TSFD12.
- <2> SLI15499 Archive: Archaeological Project Services. 2014. Tetney-Saltfleet Flood Defence Scheme. LCNCC 2012.58.
Map
Location
| Grid reference | Centred TF 4566 9349 (21m by 22m) Estimated from sources |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | SKIDBROOKE WITH SALTFLEET HAVEN, EAST LINDSEY, LINCOLNSHIRE |
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (2)
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Record last edited
Mar 21 2021 8:35PM
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