Monument record MLI23557 - Infantry Blockhouse, White House Farm, Gedney Drove End
Summary
Infantry blockhouse of the Second World War Coastal Crust, to the east of White House Farm, Gedney Drove End.
Type and Period (1)
- PILLBOX (Second World War to 21st Century - 1940 AD to 2050 AD)
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Full Description
Infantry blockhouse of the Second World War Coastal Crust, to the east of White House Farm. The structure has eight embrasures, and appears to be a converted type 23 pillbox, with a possible mounting for an anti-aircraft gun on the roof. {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 SLI4545 Unpublished Document: Dr Mike Osborne. 1999.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. 5215.
Map
Location
| Grid reference | Centred TF 47963 28395 (7m by 5m) Surveyed |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | GEDNEY, SOUTH HOLLAND, LINCOLNSHIRE |
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (1)
- Event - Survey: Site Visit to the Infantry Blockhouse, White House Farm, Gedney Drove End (ELI12608)
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Record last edited
Mar 21 2021 8:35PM
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