Monument record MLI125009 - Former Pillbox, RAF Barkston Heath
Summary
Former Second World War pillbox, defending the western approach to RAF Barkston Heath.
Type and Period (1)
- PILLBOX (Second World War to Late 20th Century - 1941 AD to 1990 AD?)
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Full Description
A type 22 concrete pillbox is believed to have been sited in this area, defending the western approach to RAF Barkston Heath. {1}{2}
No trace of the structure could be discerned in this area on the Google Maps satellite imagery layer. The airfield appears to have had recent modifications to its layout, however, and it is possible that the pillbox was removed as part of these alterations. {3}
Sources/Archives (3)
- <1> SLI4545 Unpublished Document: Dr Mike Osborne. 1999. Defence of Britain Gazetteer. p.7.
- <2> SLI14623 Digital Archive: Council for British Archaeology. 2006. Defence of Britain Archive. 5277.
- <3> SLI11533 Website: Google. 2006->. Google Maps and Street View. www.google.co.uk/maps. Accessed 30/06/2017.
Map
Location
| Grid reference | SK 966 419 (point) Estimated from sources |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | ANCASTER, SOUTH KESTEVEN, LINCOLNSHIRE |
Related Monuments/Buildings (1)
Related Events/Activities (0)
External Links (0)
Record last edited
Mar 21 2021 8:35PM
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