Monument record FHM 022 - Pillbox
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Summary
Standard type 23 pillbox but with blast wall in front of entrance, which faces WSW. Brick ricochet wall. A central concrete pillar in the unroofed section has been broken off and is lying on the floor. The embrasures are at different levels in the unroofed and roofed sections. There are steps down at the inner and outer entrances.
Location
| Grid reference | Centred TL 9503 5681 (7m by 6m) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | TL95NE |
| Civil Parish | FELSHAM, MID SUFFOLK, SUFFOLK |
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Full Description
Approx. 400m SE of Felsham Church, on road from Felsham Lower Green to Valley Farm and c. 2.5m from road verge. Standard type 23 pillbox but with blast wall in front of entrance, which faces WSW. Brick ricochet wall. A central concrete pillar in the unroofed section has been broken off and is lying on the floor. The embrasures are at different levels in the unroofed and roofed sections. There are steps down at the inner and outer entrances.
Sources/Archives (1)
- <S1> SSF54450 Digital archive: Defence of Britain Project archive. UORN: S0006115.
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Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
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Record last edited
Oct 2 2014 8:54AM