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Name:WW2 PILLBOX, RAF Cranfield
HER No.:17873
Type of Record:Former Building

Summary

The site of a World War II pillbox which was part of the Cranfield Airfield defences. Demolished.

Grid Reference:SP 936 428
Parish:CRANFIELD, CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE, BEDFORDSHIRE
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Full Description

<1> RAF, 1945-1955, RAF Aerial Photos, TA2, 1947 (Aerial Photograph). SBD10536.

World War II pillbox, presumably Type 22, with a modified entrance - possibly an Anti-Aircraft Light Machine Gun position. Formed part of the defences of RAF Cranfield .

Protected Status: None recorded

Monument Type(s):

  • PILLBOX (Second World War - 1939 AD to 1945 AD)

Associated Finds: None recorded

Associated Events: None recorded

Sources and Further Reading

[1]SBD10536 - Aerial Photograph: RAF. 1945-1955. RAF Aerial Photos. TA2, 1947.

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