Monument record MLI13424 - Pillbox, Boston Docks
Summary
Second World War pillbox, at Boston Docks.
Type and Period (1)
- PILLBOX (Second World War to 21st Century - 1940 AD to 2050 AD)
Protected Status/Designation
Full Description
A concrete, type 23 pillbox. It formed part of the Witham Stop Line. This type is not very common. Examples are found in Suffolk and around the industrial and port areas of north-eastern England. It provides a mounting for a light anti-aircraft machine-gun and some protection for its crew. {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 SLI16825 Unpublished Document: Dr Mike Osborne. 1999.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 SLI4545 Unpublished Document: Dr Mike Osborne. 1999.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.6.
- <3> SLI14623 Digital Archive: Council for British Archaeology. 2006. Defence of Britain Archive. 5247/6925.
Map
Location
| Grid reference | Centred TF 32761 43338 (3m by 4m) Surveyed |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | BOSTON, BOSTON, LINCOLNSHIRE |
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Record last edited
Feb 23 2023 2:01PM
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