Element record L10514 - Pillbox at Costock
Summary
Location
| Grid reference | SK 57647 26823 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SK52NE |
| District | Rushcliffe |
| Civil Parish | Costock, Rushcliffe |
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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.
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Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
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Record last edited
Jul 22 2026 1:43PM