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HER Number:38486
Name:FALMOUTH - Modern pillbox

Summary

Site of a demolished pillbox with only concrete foundation still remaining.

Grid Reference:SW 7911 3281
Parish:Falmouth, Carrick, Cornwall
Map:Show location on Streetmap

Protected Status: None recorded

Other References/Statuses

  • Defence of Britain Project (1995-2003): AH60
  • Primary Record No. (1985-2009): 38486

Monument Type(s):

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

Full description

A demolished pillbox adjacent to new road on the Tregoniggie Industrial Estate identified by the Defence of Britain project (AH60). Type of pillbox is unknown as only the concrete foundation remains. The pillbox is one of several pillboxes built to form a defensive rig to the west of Falmouth to prevent a land attack on the port.

Associated Finds: none recorded

Associated Events: none recorded

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38485Related to: BOSLOWICK - Modern pillbox (Monument)
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38487Related to: FALMOUTH - Modern pillbox (Monument)
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38484Related to: TREGONIGGIE - Modern pillbox (Monument)