Element record L10516 - Pillbox at Gotham

Summary

STRUCTURE (Second World War)

Location

Grid reference SK 52369 30100 (point)
Map sheet SK53SW
District Rushcliffe
Civil Parish Gotham, Rushcliffe

Map

Type and Period (1)

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.

Sources/Archives (2)

  • <1> Personal comment: Sibley D and M. 1996. Pers Comm.
  • <2> Personal comment: Mallory R. 1995. Pers Comm.

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Protected Status/Designation

  • None recorded

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Related Events/Activities (1)

Record last edited

Jan 19 2023 7:34PM

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