Monument record MLI125157 - Demolished Pillbox, RAF Sutton Bridge
Summary
Former Second World War pillbox at RAF Sutton Bridge.
Type and Period (1)
- PILLBOX (Second World War to Late 20th Century - 1940 AD to 1999 AD?)
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Full Description
A Second World War pillbox was recorded as being in this general area, at RAF Sutton Bridge. The structure appears to no longer be extant, but was recorded as being rectangular, measuring roughly 20-24ft long, and 5-6ft wide. Gun embrasures were about 18" above ground level, with three in each long side, and one at each end. Three of the four corners were constructed at an angle and contained an embrasure. The entrance was in the north-western corner of the structure. {1}{2}
Sources/Archives (2)
- <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 SLI4545 Unpublished Document: Dr Mike Osborne. 1999.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. 6936/8031.
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Location
| Grid reference | TF 480 202 (point) Estimated from sources |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | SUTTON BRIDGE, SOUTH HOLLAND, LINCOLNSHIRE |
Related Monuments/Buildings (1)
Related Events/Activities (1)
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Record last edited
Mar 21 2021 8:35PM
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