Element record L10586 - Pillbox at RAF Watnall

Summary

STRUCTURE (Second World War)

Location

Grid reference SK 50627 45417 (point)
Map sheet SK54NW
District Broxtowe
Civil Parish Kimberley, Broxtowe

Map

Type and Period (1)

Full Description

Large brick-shuttered hexagonal pillbox of a variant form (designed for the site). Some brick-shuttering falling away. Low entrance (faces S) with embrasure over. There is a porch (partly destroyed). Embrasures on all sides. [RAF Watnall was Fighter Command's 12 Group HQ]. (1)
See L10585 for first 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.

Sources/Archives (3)

  • --- Document: Data Held.
  • <1> Personal comment: Sibley D and M. 1996. Pers Comm.
  • <2> 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

Jan 19 2023 7:34PM

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