Monument record MLI91777 - Infantry Blockhouse, Somercotes Haven
Summary
Infantry blockhouse 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
Former infantry blockhouse of the Second World War Coastal Crust. One end has been demolished. {1}{2}
The remains of this red brick and concrete structure were photographed in 2008. Part of the walling at the western end has collapsed. {3}
Several photographs of the former blockhouse were taken during a site visit, conducted in February 2016 to assess the impact of proposed repair and alteration works. {4}
Sources/Archives (4)
- <1> SLI4545 Unpublished Document: Dr Mike Osborne. 1999. Defence of Britain Gazetteer. p.1.
- <2> SLI14623 Digital Archive: Council for British Archaeology. 2006. Defence of Britain Archive. 5123.
- <3> SLI12104 Photograph: Lincolnshire Wildlife Trust. 2008. Second World War Coastal Defence Site Photographs. No.7.
- <4> SLI15322 Photograph: Lincolnshire County Council. 2016. Photographs of the Infantry Blockhouse, Somercotes Haven. Digital. -.
Map
Location
| Grid reference | Centred TA 41098 00605 (10m by 6m) Surveyed |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | NORTH SOMERCOTES, EAST LINDSEY, LINCOLNSHIRE |
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Record last edited
Jun 8 2021 10:34AM
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