Monument record MLI97089 - Pillbox and Gun Emplacement, Stickford
Summary
A Second World War concrete pillbox emplacement for a 6 pounder Hotchkiss anti-tank gun, to the north of Stickford (but in West Keal parish).
Type and Period (2)
- GUN EMPLACEMENT (Second World War to 21st Century - 1940 AD to 2050 AD)
- PILLBOX (Second World War to 21st Century - 1940 AD to 2050 AD)
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Full Description
A type 28a concrete pillbox emplacement for a 6 pounder Hotchkiss anti-tank gun. There remain a number of this type of emplacement around Sibsey, Stickney and Stickford. They are all equipped with the holdfast with 9 bolts which was designed to accommodate the 6 pounder Hotchkiss gun. Originally intended for naval use, this gun was put into First Word War tanks many of which were built in Lincoln and then in store. Many of these emplacements were constructed in the GHQ line where they were given different embrasures and the fittings for the scarce 2 pounder anti-tank gun. {1}{2}
Sources/Archives (2)
- <1> SLI16825 Unpublished Document: Dr Mike Osborne. 1999. Defence of Britain Notes. -.
- <2> SLI12335 Correspondence: Garry C. Steele. 2009. WWII Pill Box, Hagnaby Lane, Stickford/Keal Cotes. -.
Map
Location
Grid reference | TF 3577 6084 (point) Estimated from Sources |
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Civil Parish | WEST KEAL, EAST LINDSEY, LINCOLNSHIRE |
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Record last edited
May 7 2021 9:10AM
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