Monument record MLI43255 - Pillbox, Somercotes Haven
Summary
Non-standard camouflaged pillbox of the Second World War Coastal Crust, at Somercotes Haven.
Type and Period (1)
- PILLBOX (Second World War to 21st Century - 1940 AD to 2050 AD)
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Full Description
Non-standard camouflaged pillbox of the Second World War Coastal Crust, at Somercotes Haven. Stands behind a three bay concrete anti-aircraft pillbox (see MLI99401). {1}
The remains of this largely ruinous structure were photographed in 2008. The structure has a rusticated concrete finish to its exterior. {2}
Sources/Archives (2)
- <1> SLI4545 Unpublished Document: Dr Mike Osborne. 1999. Defence of Britain Gazetteer. p.1.
- <2> SLI12104 Photograph: Lincolnshire Wildlife Trust. 2008. Second World War Coastal Defence Site Photographs. No.8.
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Location
| Grid reference | Centred TA 41063 00634 (4m by 5m) Surveyed |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | NORTH SOMERCOTES, EAST LINDSEY, LINCOLNSHIRE |
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Record last edited
Jan 14 2022 2:17PM
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