Monument record MLI13415 - Pillbox, Freiston Bridge

Summary

Second World War pillbox, to the north-east of Freiston Bridge.

Type and Period (1)

  • (Second World War to 21st Century - 1940 AD to 2050 AD)

Protected Status/Designation

  • None recorded

Full Description

A type 23 pillbox, to the north-east of Frieston Bridge. It is rectangular, and is made of two small, square, end chambers, joined by a raised platform, on top of which would have been an anti-aircraft gun. The whole structure measures approximately 24ft by 8ft, and the walls are approximately 16-18" thick. Each of the end chambers has 3 embrasures with shelves below. The ceiling retains some of its wood shuttering. Between the two end chambers lies an open chamber, the floor of which has been raised some 2-3ft above the ground. The entrance is narrow and set centrally in the wall. The pillbox has been rendered to break up its profile. {1}{2}{3}

Sources/Archives (3)

  •  Unpublished Document: Dr Mike Osborne. 1999. Defence of Britain Gazetteer. p.5.
  •  Digital Archive: Council for British Archaeology. 2006. Defence of Britain Archive. 2039.
  •  Unpublished Document: Historic England. Document Held by The Historic England Archive. BF105846.

Map

Location

Grid reference Centred TF 36812 44074 (3m by 7m) Surveyed
Civil Parish FREISTON, BOSTON, LINCOLNSHIRE

Related Monuments/Buildings (1)

Related Events/Activities (1)

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Record last edited

Feb 24 2023 2:55PM

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