Monument record MLI13411 - Pillbox, Station Road, Sutterton
Summary
Pillbox of the Second World War Coastal Crust, in the grounds of the cemetery at Station Road, Sutterton.
Type and Period (1)
- PILLBOX (Second World War to 21st Century - 1940 AD to 2050 AD)
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Full Description
Three-bay, concrete anti-aircraft pillbox, of the Second World War Coastal Crust. It would appear to be an adaptation of the standard type 23 design, achieved by adding a second, roofed compartment, thus making the open section with the light anti-aircraft mounting central. This model appears to be unique to Lincolnshire. The pillbox was built using wood shuttering and had tombstones painted on the sides for camouflage. {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 SLI16825 Unpublished Document: Dr Mike Osborne. 1999.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 SLI4545 Unpublished Document: Dr Mike Osborne. 1999.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.5.
- <3> SLI14623 Digital Archive: Council for British Archaeology. 2006. Defence of Britain Archive. 2058.
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Location
| Grid reference | Centred TF 28630 35244 (5m by 6m) Surveyed |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | SUTTERTON, BOSTON, LINCOLNSHIRE |
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Record last edited
Feb 23 2023 2:36PM
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