Monument record MLI125148 - Defensible Shelter, RAF Wellingore
Summary
Second World War defensible shelter with embrasures. One of two shelters in this area, defending the northern approach to RAF Wellingore.
Type and Period (1)
- AIRFIELD DEFENCE SITE (Second World War to 21st Century - 1940 AD to 2050 AD)
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Full Description
Concrete defensible shelter with embrasures. One of two shelters in this area, defending an adjacent former aircraft dispersal pen, and the northern approach to RAF Wellingore. {1}{2}{3}
Sources/Archives (3)
- <1> SLI4545 Unpublished Document: Dr Mike Osborne. 1999. Defence of Britain Gazetteer. p.8.
- <2> SLI14623 Digital Archive: Council for British Archaeology. 2006. Defence of Britain Archive. 5305.
- <3> SLI17071 Bibliographic Reference: Dr Mike Osborne. 2008. Pillboxes of Britain and Ireland. p.283.
Map
Location
| Grid reference | Centred SK 98897 54986 (13m by 5m) Surveyed |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | WELLINGORE, NORTH KESTEVEN, LINCOLNSHIRE |
Related Monuments/Buildings (1)
Related Events/Activities (1)
Please contact the HER for details.
External Links (0)
Record last edited
May 31 2022 11:54AM
Feedback?
Your feedback is welcome. If you can provide any new information about this record, please contact us.