Element record L10514 - Pillbox at Costock

Summary

PILLBOX (Second World War) Concrete and brick pillbox, brick-shuttered type 22

Location

Grid reference SK 57647 26823 (point)
Map sheet SK52NE
District Rushcliffe
Civil Parish Costock, Rushcliffe

Map

Type and Period (1)

Full Description

Type FW3/22) pillbox
The pillbox is in a commanding position with clear views north, east and south. The entrance faces W.
The pillbox is hexagonal, brick built on a concrete raft and with a concrete roof. The central pillar has been removed as have the concrete shelves. (1)

The World War II concrete and brick pillbox is in a commanding position with clear views north, east and south. The pillbox was constructed in the period 1940 to 1941 and was in a good condition during the Defence of Britain field visit in 2000. It is a brick-shuttered type 22 pillbox, with a concrete roof and It is fenced around. The site is located at Costock Grange Stud, Costock (2)


Historic England, 2021, National Record of Historic Environment (Digital archive). SNT5271.

<1> Sibley D and M, 1996, Pers Comm (Personal comment). SNT1806.

<2> Council for British Archaeology, 1995-2002, Defence of Britain Project Database (Digital archive). SNT6173.

Sources/Archives (3)

  • --- Digital archive: Historic England. 2021. National Record of Historic Environment.
  • <1> Personal comment: Sibley D and M. 1996. Pers Comm.
  • <2> Digital archive: Council for British Archaeology. 1995-2002. Defence of Britain Project Database.

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Protected Status/Designation

  • None recorded

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Related Events/Activities (1)

Record last edited

Jul 22 2026 1:43PM

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