Monument record MLI13383 - Infantry Blockhouse, The Haven, Fishtoft
Summary
Infantry blockhouse of the Second World War Coastal Crust, near the north bank of The Haven, south of Fishtoft.
Type and Period (1)
- BLOCKHOUSE (Second World War to 21st Century - 1940 AD to 2050 AD)
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Full Description
An infantry blockhouse of the Second World War Coastal Crust. The blockhouse is near the north bank of The Haven, to the south of Fishtoft, and has eight loopholes. It has an open, light anti-aircraft gun position built onto the blast wall at the south-eastern end. It also retains fittings for blastscreens over the loopholes. {1}{2}{3}
Sources/Archives (3)
- <1> SLI16825 Unpublished Document: Dr Mike Osborne. 1999. Defence of Britain Notes. -.
- <2> SLI4545 Unpublished Document: Dr Mike Osborne. 1999. Defence of Britain Gazetteer. p.3.
- <3> SLI14623 Digital Archive: Council for British Archaeology. 2006. Defence of Britain Archive. 5183.
Map
Location
| Grid reference | Centred TF 36264 39984 (6m by 7m) Surveyed |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | FISHTOFT, BOSTON, LINCOLNSHIRE |
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Record last edited
May 7 2021 2:17PM
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