Element record L10516 - Pillbox at Gotham
Summary
Location
| Grid reference | SK 52369 30100 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SK53SW |
| District | Rushcliffe |
| Civil Parish | Gotham, Rushcliffe |
Map
Type and Period (2)
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)
Council for British Archaeology, 1995-2002, Defence of Britain Project Database (Digital archive). SNT6173.
Historic England, 2021, National Record of Historic Environment (Digital archive). SNT5271.
<1> Sibley D and M, 1996, Pers Comm (Personal comment). SNT1806.
<2> Mallory R, 1995, Pers Comm (Personal comment). SNT1807.
Sources/Archives (4)
- --- SNT5271 Digital archive: Historic England. 2021. National Record of Historic Environment.
- --- SNT6173 Digital archive: Council for British Archaeology. 1995-2002. Defence of Britain Project Database.
- <1> SNT1806 Personal comment: Sibley D and M. 1996. Pers Comm.
- <2> SNT1807 Personal comment: Mallory R. 1995. Pers Comm.
Finds (0)
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (1)
Record last edited
Aug 19 2026 3:22PM