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| HER Number: | MDV54223 |
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| Name: | Pillbox, Higher Spriddlestone |
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Summary
Polygonal pillbox to the west of the crossroads at Higher Spriddlestone. Six sided, concrete and brick built.
Location
| Grid Reference: | SX 530 516 |
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| Map Sheet: | SX55SW |
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| Admin Area | Devon |
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| Civil Parish | Brixton |
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| District | South Hams |
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| Ecclesiastical Parish | BRIXTON |
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Protected Status: none recorded
Other References/Statuses
- Old DCC SMR Ref: SX55SW/90
Monument Type(s) and Dates
- PILLBOX (World War II - 1939 AD to 1945 AD (Between))
Full description
Royal Air Force, 1946, RAF/CPE/UK/1890, 4118 (Aerial Photograph). SDV169268.
Woodward, F. W., 1995, Pillbox at Higher Spriddlestone (Worksheet). SDV357020.
Site visit on 28th June 1995. Polygonal pillbox situated to the west of the crossroads at Higher Spriddlestone. Grid reference given as SX530517. Six sided concrete and brick built. Associated with site of gun at SX533519.
Horner, W., 26/7/1995, Pillbox, Higher Spriddlestone (Personal Comment). SDV357021.
Site may possibly be visible at SX53065163 on Royal Air Force 1946 aerial photograph, covering crossroads and facing north-east (amendment to Defence of Britain Project worksheet.
Sources / Further Reading
| SDV169268 | Aerial Photograph: Royal Air Force. 1946. RAF/CPE/UK/1890. Royal Air Force Aerial Photograph. Photograph (Paper). 4118. |
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| SDV357020 | Worksheet: Woodward, F. W.. 1995. Pillbox at Higher Spriddlestone. Defence of Britain Project. Worksheet + Digital. |
| SDV357021 | Personal Comment: Horner, W.. 26/7/1995. Pillbox, Higher Spriddlestone. |
Associated Monuments: none recorded
Associated Finds: none recorded
Associated Events: none recorded
| Date Last Edited: | Aug 21 2014 3:09PM |
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