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HER Number:52883
Name:EASTERN GREEN - Modern pillbox

Summary

The remains of a circular pillbox is visible on aerial photographs.

Grid Reference:SW 4900 3115
Parish:Ludgvan, Penwith, Cornwall
Map:Show location on Streetmap

Protected Status: None recorded

Other References/Statuses

  • National Mapping Programme (Morph No.): 312.13.2
  • Primary Record No. (1985-2009): 52883

Monument Type(s):

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

Full description

The remains of a circular pillbox, approx 8.0m in diameter is visible as stoneworks on aerial photographs (p1) and was plotted as part of the NMP. The pillbox represents one in a series of four (52882-52885) designed to protect Penzance against enemy invasion during WW2.


RAF, 1946, 106/3308 (Photographic Record). SCO9668.

Sources / Further Reading

[p1]SCO9668 - Photographic Record: RAF. 1946. 106/3308. ABP.

Associated Finds: none recorded

Associated Events: none recorded

Related records: none recorded