Monument Number 1427650 |
| Hob Uid: 1427650 | |
Location :
North Somerset
Clevedon
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| Grid Ref : ST3911570647 |
| Summary : A 20th century rectangular military structure, used during WW2 as observation post, air raid shelter or pillbox, was mapped from aerial photographs taken in 1954. The structure is not readily apparent in aerial photographs taken in 1946 or 1950 but may have been covered in earth for enhanced protection or camouflage. Located on top of Wain's Hill in Clevedon, the structure is about 5 metres long and 2 metres wide and centred at ST 3911 7064. Two small loopholes are located on the SSW facing wall, along with a single square doorway, facing down the Severn Estuary and therefore most likely towards the direction of any invading forces. A field visit states that the walls are about 6 inches thick, there's no anti-ricochet/anti-blast wall inside and loopholes in the walls are of irregular size and shape. Although previously described as a Second World War type 26 pillbox, the structure's position, wall thickness, door and loopholes position, shape and size does not match that pillbox type. It seems more likely that originally it may have been constructed pre-war and then just incorporated into anti-invasion defences in 1940 as observation post, pillbox or air raid shelter. The structure was still visible in aerial photographs taken in 1985. A field visit in 1992 found the structure extant and in a fair condition. |
More information : Type 26 pillbox (and air raid shelter).Pillbox within univallate hillfort, and scheduled with it.
Wain's Hill, Clevedon. (1)
A 20th century rectangular military structure, used during WW2 as observation post, air raid shelter or pillbox, was mapped from aerial photographs taken in 1954. The structure is not readily apparent in aerial photographs taken in 1946 or 1950 but may have been covered in earth for enhanced protection or camouflage. Located on top of Wain's Hill in Clevedon, the structure is about 5 metres long and 2 metres wide and centred at ST 3911 7064. Two small loopholes are located on the SSW facing wall, along with a single square doorway, facing down the Severn Estuary and therefore most likely towards the direction of any invading forces. A field visit states that the walls are about 6 inches thick, there's no anti-ricochet/anti-blast wall inside and loopholes in the walls are of irregular size and shape. Although previously described as a Second World War type 26 pillbox, the structure's position, wall thickness, door and loopholes position, shape and size does not match that pillbox type. It seems more likely that originally it may have been constructed pre-war and then just incorporated into anti-invasion defences in 1940 as observation post, pillbox or air raid shelter. The structure was still visible in aerial photographs taken in 1985. (2-6) |