Element record L10516 - Pillbox at Gotham
Summary
Location
Grid reference | SK 52369 30100 (point) |
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Map sheet | SK53SW |
District | Rushcliffe |
Civil Parish | Gotham, Rushcliffe |
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Full Description
Type FW3/22 Pillbox.
Hexagonal pillbox. Brick-cladding with a W-facing doorway. There is a small embrasure on either side of the doorway. The embrasures are brick with concrete lintels. The pillbox is badly damaged. Originally there was a searchlight site in the area. The pillbox was bombed when the enemy tried to put out the light [it is not stated if this bombing caused the present damage]. (1)
A type 22 pillbox located in a field on a hillside. It is built of brick with a concrete roof and central column. The shelves under the embrasures are still in position. Part of a wooden door frame remains. Part of the concrete roof has collapsed to reveal metal reinforcement rods.
There are good views over the surrounding countryside from this pillbox. (2)
<1> Sibley D and M, 1996, Pers Comm (Personal comment). SNT1806.
<2> Mallory R, 1995, Pers Comm (Personal comment). SNT1807.
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Record last edited
Jan 19 2023 7:34PM