Element record L10585 - Pillbox at RAF Watnall
Summary
Location
| Grid reference | SK 50581 45368 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SK54NW |
| District | Broxtowe |
| Civil Parish | Kimberley, Broxtowe |
| Civil Parish | Greasley, Broxtowe |
Map
Type and Period (1)
Full Description
Large brick-shuttered pillbox of a variant form (designed for the site). Some brick-shuttering falling away. Low entrance. At least three vertical embrasures. (RAF Watnall was Fighter Command's 12 Group HQ). Watnall airfield, near Common Lane at a railway cutting. (1)
See L10586 for second pillbox, L11258 for filter block, M18591 for Headquarters.
Data Held (Document). SNT2647.
(2), Parish File
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> Sibley D and M, Defence of Britain Recording Form (Index). SNT2603.
Sources/Archives (5)
- --- SNT2647 Document: Data Held.
- --- 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> SNT2603 Index: Sibley D and M. Defence of Britain Recording Form.
Finds (0)
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (1)
Record last edited
Sep 9 2026 11:14AM