Summary : World War II lozenge-shaped pillbox, constructed of reinforced concrete 1940-1 as part of the Northern Command River Wansbeck Stop Line, located south of the river at Mitford. Six-sided, with nine gun-slits and a porch over the entrance. One of four pillboxes, all to this design, in and around Mitford, which are scheduled as being 20th century extensions of the defensive function of Mitford Castle [NZ 18 NE 4]. |
More information : Lozenge-shaped pillbox. Scheduled pillbox, possibly part of Mitford Castle [see also UORNs 7206, 7280, and 7281]. Mitford. Constructed of reinforced concrete as part of the Northern Command River Wansbeck Stop Line, 1940-1. Said to be extant, in good condition. (1)
Four pillboxes at Mitford, Northumberland, included in the list of Scheduled Monuments. (2)
The pillboxes are located at NZ 16888545; NZ 17248574 [this record]; NZ 17518622; NZ 17588631. (3)
NZ 168 855; NZ 172 858 [this record]; NZ 175 862; NZ 177 867. Four pillboxes, two to the north and two to the south of the village. (4)
Located at NZ 169 855, designated as P351; NZ 172 858, P350 [this record]; NZ 176 863, P349; NZ 177 868, P348. (5)
NZ 172 858; polygonal, concrete, facing north. (6)
This is one of the pillboxes south of the river, consistent with a position facing north. (7)
Four pillboxes built around the village of Mitford, all constructed to the same six-sided design in concrete. Each pillbox has a door, protected by a porch, with nine gunslits. (8)
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