Element record L10585 - Pillbox at RAF Watnall
Summary
STRUCTURE (Second World War)
Location
| Grid reference | SK 50581 45368 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SK54NW |
| District | Broxtowe |
| Civil Parish | Kimberley, 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). (1)
See L10586 for second pillbox, L11258 for filter block, M18591 for Headquarters.
Data Held (Document). SNT2647.
(2), Parish File
<1> Sibley D and M, 1996, Pers Comm (Personal comment). SNT1806.
<2> Sibley D and M, Defence of Britain Recording Form (Index). SNT2603.
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Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (1)
Record last edited
Jan 19 2023 7:34PM
