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Polygonal concrete-faced pillbox, of a particular design for railway linesides. Embrasures providing all-round fire. Front wall is a chamfered corner. Field of fire from two angled walls and side walls. Open well at back. Overgrown, and details not clear.
(Source: Field Visit 1987/01)
Type of site | PILLBOX (VARIANT) |
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Location | On N bank of River Thames on Kew railway bridge. |
Area |
Chiswick, London, Greater, England |
Grid reference |
TQ 1965 7770
|
Period | WW2 |
Condition | Good |
Materials | Reinforced Concrete |
Threats |
Type: Plant growth (Long Term) Detail: The pillbox is overgrown. |
Recorder | Carson, Jeffrey |
Photographs |
![]() (1) - exterior view (from web site - DIGITISED). |
DOB site reference: | S0011289 |
Event |
Field Visit, During 1985 Field Visit, During 1987/01 Construction, In the period 1940 1941 |