Monument record MLI13374 - Pillbox, Freiston Shore
Summary
A pillbox of the Second World War Coastal Crust, to the north-east of Freiston Shore.
Type and Period (1)
- PILLBOX (Second World War to 21st Century - 1940 AD to 2050 AD)
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Full Description
A three bay concrete anti-aircraft pillbox of the Second World War Coastal Crust. It faces east and is a variant on the type 23 pillbox, with two roofed chambers with embrasures, and an open central chamber for the anti-aircraft gun. It is situated on the west side of the sea bank, to the north-east of Freiston Shore. {1}{2}
Sources/Archives (2)
- <1> SLI4545 Unpublished Document: Dr Mike Osborne. 1999. Defence of Britain Gazetteer. p.3.
- <2> SLI14623 Digital Archive: Council for British Archaeology. 2006. Defence of Britain Archive. 5171.
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Location
| Grid reference | Centred TF 40750 43609 (4m by 7m) Surveyed |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | FREISTON, BOSTON, LINCOLNSHIRE |
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Record last edited
Mar 21 2021 8:35PM
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