Building record DUN 109 - Pillbox
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Summary
Pillbox, no specification. A large concrete structure facing N over marshes, with blast wall at entrance. At the front, partly obscured by fence, is a single wide embrasure (possibly for a 6pdr ?). There are no side or rear embrasures.
Location
| Grid reference | Centred TM 478 706 (9m by 7m) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | TM47SE |
| Civil Parish | DUNWICH, SUFFOLK COASTAL, SUFFOLK |
Map
Type and Period (1)
Full Description
SW of large car park, W of chip shop, Dunwich Pillbox, no specification. A large concrete structure facing N over marshes, with blast wall at entrance. At the front, partly obscured by fence, is a single wide embrasure (possibly for a 6pdr ?). There are no side or rear embrasures (S1).
Sources/Archives (1)
- <S1> SSF54450 Digital archive: Defence of Britain Project archive. UORN: S0011723.
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Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (1)
Record last edited
Feb 23 2016 3:45PM