Monument record MLI97509 - Demolished Second World War Structures, Fields Farm, Sutton Bridge
Summary
Second World War structures including a former pillbox, searchlight unit and air raid shelter, were located at Fields Farm. They were demolished after the end of the war.
Type and Period (3)
- SEARCHLIGHT EMPLACEMENT (Second World War to Mid 20th Century - 1940 AD to 1950 AD?)
- PILLBOX (Second World War to Mid 20th Century - 1940 AD to 1950 AD?)
- AIR RAID SHELTER (Second World War to Mid 20th Century - 1940 AD to 1950 AD?)
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Full Description
Second World War structures including a former pillbox, searchlight unit and air raid shelter, were located at Fields Farm. They were demolished by the farmer after the end of the war. The shelter was one of at least four, built in the Sutton Bridge area by a local builder. It was accessed by two flights of steps on opposite sides of the shelter, which led to an inner chamber, the walls of which were plastered. {1}
Sources/Archives (1)
- <1> SLI12817 Correspondence: Beryl Jackson. 2009. Personal Communication. -.
Map
Location
Grid reference | Centred TF 4621 2122 (57m by 48m) Estimated from sources |
---|---|
Civil Parish | SUTTON BRIDGE, SOUTH HOLLAND, LINCOLNSHIRE |
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (0)
External Links (0)
Record last edited
Mar 21 2021 8:35PM
Feedback?
Your feedback is welcome. If you can provide any new information about this record, please contact us.