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| HER Number: | MDV56274 |
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| Name: | Pillbox, Rundle Road, Newton Abbot |
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Summary
Observation post or pillbox situated at the top of the steps from Rundle Road down to Marsh Road.
Location
| Grid Reference: | SX 862 718 |
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| Map Sheet: | SX87SE |
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| Admin Area | Devon |
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| Civil Parish | Newton Abbot |
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| District | Teignbridge |
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| Ecclesiastical Parish | HIGHWEEK |
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Protected Status: none recorded
Other References/Statuses
- Old DCC SMR Ref: SX87SE/421
Monument Type(s) and Dates
- PILLBOX (World War II - 1939 AD to 1945 AD (Between))
Full description
Luxton, H. + Luxton, N., 1996, Rundle Road Pillbox (Worksheet). SDV349585.
Site visit 7th August 1996. Square lookout post or pillbox at intersection of steps from Marsh Road with Rundle Road. Views down the Teign. Built of concrete block-work with rifle loops. An existing wall had loops put in it and the main structure was appended to one side. Evidence of possible metal reinforcing.
Sources / Further Reading
| SDV349585 | Worksheet: Luxton, H. + Luxton, N.. 1996. Rundle Road Pillbox. Defence of Britain Project. A4 Stapled + Digital. |
Associated Monuments
| MDV55623 | Related to: Site of Anti-Tank Obstacles, Newton Road, Newton Abbot (Monument) |
Associated Finds: none recorded
Associated Events: none recorded
| Date Last Edited: | Oct 23 2014 11:02AM |
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