Monument record MLI23555 - Pillbox, White House Farm, Gedney
Summary
Pillbox of the Second World War Coastal Crust, at White House Farm, Gedney.
Type and Period (1)
- PILLBOX (Second World War to 21st Century - 1940 AD to 2050 AD)
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Full Description
Type 23, three bay anti-aircraft pillbox at White Horse Farm. Comprised of two end chambers connected by a central raised platform for the anti-aircraft gun. The structure is built of concrete with wooden shuttering. There are 3 embrasures in each of the end chambers, with a shelf under the openings. The entrance was set centrally in the rear face. {1}{2}
Sources/Archives (2)
- <1> SLI4545 Unpublished Document: Dr Mike Osborne. 1999. Defence of Britain Gazetteer. p.4.
- <2> SLI14623 Digital Archive: Council for British Archaeology. 2006. Defence of Britain Archive. 2047.
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Location
| Grid reference | Centred TF 42429 27851 (6m by 6m) Surveyed |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | GEDNEY, SOUTH HOLLAND, LINCOLNSHIRE |
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Record last edited
Mar 21 2021 8:35PM
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