Monument record MLI125867 - Former Pillbox, Gibraltar Point
Summary
Former pillbox of the Second World War Coastal Crust. Formed part of the defences of the Gibraltar Point Coastal Defence Battery. No longer extant.
Type and Period (1)
- PILLBOX (Second World War to Mid 20th Century - 1940 AD to 1950 AD?)
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Full Description
A type 22 pillbox of the Second World War Coastal Crust formerly stood in this vicinity. It formed part of the defences of the Gibraltar Point Coastal Defence Battery (see MLI43285). It was likely built of concrete with wooden shuttering. The pillbox faced south and had an integral porch. {1}{2}
Sources/Archives (2)
- <1> SLI16825 Unpublished Document: Dr Mike Osborne. 1999. Defence of Britain Notes. -.
- <2> SLI14623 Digital Archive: Council for British Archaeology. 2006. Defence of Britain Archive. 5156.
Map
Location
| Grid reference | TF 554 581 (point) Estimated from Sources |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | CROFT, EAST LINDSEY, LINCOLNSHIRE |
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Record last edited
Dec 29 2021 2:10PM
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