Monument record MLI99420 - Pillbox, Freiston Bridge
Summary
Second World War pillbox, to the south-west of Freiston Bridge.
Type and Period (1)
- PILLBOX (Second World War to 21st Century - 1940 AD to 2050 AD)
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Full Description
A type 23 pillbox, to the south-west of Frieston Bridge. It is rectangular, and is made of two small, square, end chambers, joined by a raised platform, on top of which would have been an anti-aircraft gun. The whole structure measures approximately 24ft by 8ft, and the walls are approximately 16-18" thick. Each of the end chambers has 3 embrasures with shelves below. The ceiling retains some of its wood shuttering. Between the two end chambers lies an open chamber, the floor of which has been raised some 2-3ft above the ground. The entrance is narrow and set centrally in the wall. {1}{2}
Sources/Archives (2)
- <1> SLI4545 Unpublished Document: Dr Mike Osborne. 1999. Defence of Britain Gazetteer. p.5.
- <2> SLI14623 Digital Archive: Council for British Archaeology. 2006. Defence of Britain Archive. 2038.
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Location
| Grid reference | Centred TF 36744 44020 (3m by 7m) Surveyed |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | FISHTOFT, BOSTON, LINCOLNSHIRE |
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Record last edited
Feb 24 2023 2:58PM
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