Monument record RMR 011 - WWI pillbox, Rushmere
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Summary
Hexagonal WWI pillbox, guarding a bridge over the Hundred River.
Location
| Grid reference | TM 4912 8691 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | TM48NE |
| Civil Parish | HENSTEAD WITH HULVER STREET, WAVENEY, SUFFOLK |
| Civil Parish | RUSHMERE, WAVENEY, SUFFOLK |
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Full Description
Hexagonal WWI pillbox, guarding a bridge over the Hundred River.
Near Rushmere, N of 'The Grange' An hexagonal pillbox [type 22], a little larger than that at TM 491868 and with smaller embrasures. There is a pronounced lean to the SE. The entrance is not visible from road. There are small objects on the roof above each embrasure. These may represent anchorage points for a camouflage scheme. The raised features over each embrasure suggests a WW1 pillbox [?] (S2).
Has Rushmere HER code, but NGR is just in Henstead with Hulver Street parish.
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Record last edited
Sep 27 2013 11:48AM