Monument record M18648 - Site of Pillbox at Nottingham Airport, Tollerton
Summary
PILLBOX (Second World War)
Location
| Grid reference | SK 61232 36446 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SK63NW |
| District | Rushcliffe |
| Civil Parish | Tollerton, Rushcliffe |
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Full Description
Hexagonal pillbox. Brick. Informed of the site of this pillbox by Mr Ivor Newton of Tollerton. He said that a stick of bombs fell in the area, and he was able to tell the bomb disposal unit where they fell. One unexploded bomb fell beside this pillbox. (1)
Area of destroyed land on aerial photos, grid reference centered on clearest site of potential rubble in destroyed area. (2)
NB 19 pillboxes are recorded at Tollerton airfield.
<1> Sibley D and M, 1996, Pers Comm (Personal comment). SNT1806.
<2> Bush, A., 2005, Pers. Comm. (Personal comment). SNT1809.
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Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
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Record last edited
Jan 19 2023 7:34PM
