Element record L10545 - Pillbox at RAF Newton

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STRUCTURE (Second World War)

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Grid reference SK 67342 40616 (point)
Map sheet SK64SE
District Rushcliffe
Civil Parish Shelford, Rushcliffe

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Pillbox is elongated octagonal. Brick cladding with deep stepped concrete embrasures (4ft). Entrance faces east protected by a porch (tunnel). There is a large anti ricochet wall in the shape of two `Y' placed end to end. (1)


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

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  • <1> Personal comment: Sibley D and M. 1996. Pers Comm.

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Jan 19 2023 7:34PM

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