More information : (TA 1338 4903) Pentagonal pillbox.
This pentagonal shaped pillbox, positioned to the north of Catfoss
Airfield is a `sister' to the similar pillbox to the south (TA 1342
4777). It is bigger than the `standard' pillbox, with walls 3'6"
thick and a roof 18" thick. This again has an unusual cruciform
internal anti-richochet wall. It also has stepped embrasures fitted
with Turnbull Mountings. This pillbox has suffered severe damage to
the south side due to attempted demolition. When the site was
surveyed by the Fortress Studies Group in 1992 the site was in poor
condition, both due to the damage and it being totally overgrown,
they considered the site to be at little risk of further damage. (1)
Pentagonal pillbox at Catfoss airfield, constructed of reinforced concrete. TA 1338 4903. Found to be extant but condition unknown in 1992 and 2001 when visited as part of the Defence of Britain project. (2) |