Monument Number 1416416 |
| Hob Uid: 1416416 | |
Location :
Swindon
Wroughton
|
| Grid Ref : SU1312078717 |
| Summary : A regular hexagonal Second World War pillbox with 6 embrasures. It is well constructed of concrete with brick shuttering and external cement cladding. All the embrasures and the door are still unblocked. Inside, 4 embrasures have the remains of Turnbull mounts. The pillbox is at the North-West corner of the airfield and has a South-West main arc. It is sited at the highest point (210m) in the area and has a commanding view. It appears to be sited on its own, although it could originally have had a partner, the site of which is now occupied by a water tank. |
More information : A regular hexagon pillbox with 6 embrasures. It is well constructed of concrete with brick shuttering and external cement cladding. All the embrasures and the door are still unblocked. Inside, 4 embrasures have the remains of Turnbull mounts. The pillbox is at the NW corner of the airfield and has a SW main arc. It is sited at the highest point (210m) in the area and has a commanding view. It appears to be sited on its own, although it could originally have had a partner, the site of which is now occupied by a water tank.
New Science Museum vehicle site at Red Barn, RAF Wroughton, nr. Swindon. (1) |