Element record L10586 - Pillbox at RAF Watnall
Summary
Location
Grid reference | SK 50627 45417 (point) |
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Map sheet | SK54NW |
District | Broxtowe |
Civil Parish | Kimberley, Broxtowe |
Map
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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.
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Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
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Related Events/Activities (1)
Record last edited
Jan 19 2023 7:34PM