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Name:WW2 PILLBOX
HER No.:18022
Type of Record:Building

Summary

A Second World War Type 22 pillbox is visible on historical aerial photographs within the former Royal Ordnance Factory Elstow (Monument Number 1412827). The Type 22 pillbox is a non-standard design being elevated over two storeys, with embrasures on the top level. The pillbox was demolished on recent aerial photographs taken in 2009.

Grid Reference:TL 040 440
Parish:WILSHAMSTEAD, BEDFORD BOROUGH, BEDFORDSHIRE
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Full Description

A Second World War Type 22 pillbox is visible on historical aerial photographs within the former Royal Ordnance Factory Elstow and is centred at TL 04012 44018. The Type 22 pillbox is a non-standard design being elevated over two storeys with embrasures on the top level. The pillbox was demolished on recent aerial photographs taken in 2009. (1-4)

Protected Status: None recorded

Monument Type(s):

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

Associated Finds: None recorded

Associated Events: None recorded

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