Element record L10549 - Pillbox at RAF Newton

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STRUCTURE (Second World War)

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Grid reference SK 68022 41527 (point)
Map sheet SK64SE
District Rushcliffe
Civil Parish Shelford, Rushcliffe

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PILLBOX (TYPE FW3/23)
Type 23 pillbox with side chamber. Concrete with brick skin inside and out. Concrete embrasures, shelves and roof. Concrete pillar supports room.

Currently used as Airfield beacon. Beacon light sits on top of pillbox at north west side of airfield.


<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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