Monument record BRD 301 - Former Second World War pillbox
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Summary
The site of a former Second World War type 22 pillbox is visible on aerial photographs to the east of Bury Road, Brandon. It is possible that this is the pillbox recorded at 78 Bury Road (Defence of Britain: PILLBOX: S0014703) in a 1951 pillbox removal order. Although see also BRD 303 for an alternative location for this former pillbox.
Location
| Grid reference | Centred TL 7854 8618 (7m by 7m) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | TL78NE |
| Civil Parish | BRANDON, FOREST HEATH, SUFFOLK |
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Full Description
February 2017. 'Brecks from Above' and Breckland National Mapping Programme.
The site of a former Second World War type 22 pillbox is visible on aerial photographs to the east of Bury Road, Brandon (S1). It is possible that this is the pillbox recorded at 78 Bury Road (Defence of Britain: PILLBOX: S0014703) in a 1951 pillbox removal order. Although see also BRD 303 for an alternative location for this former pillbox.
S. Horlock (Norfolk Historic Environment Service), 13th February 2017.
Sources/Archives (1)
- <S1> SSF55745 Vertical Aerial Photograph: Vertical aerial photograph. RAF/106G/LA/227 FS 2149-2150 17-APR-1945 (HEA Original Print).
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Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
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Record last edited
Mar 4 2019 9:05AM