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Probable pillbox plotted from aerial photograph.
(Source: Air Photograph 1989/03/27)
Pillbox structure plotted from aerial photograph.
(Source: Air Photograph 1989/03/27)
Rectangular pillbox, a variant on a type 23, with a central court (5ft x 4ft) for an AA weapon and two flanking enclosed chambers. Embrasures in all faces (two in both N and S faces, one each W and E faces) - doorway in S face. Access both exterior and interior possible.
(Source: Field Visit 2002/07/30)
Type of site | PILLBOX (VARIANT) |
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Location | On sea bank W of Lawyers' Creek, N of Holbeach St. Matthew. |
Area |
Holbeach, Lincolnshire, England |
Grid reference |
TF 40522 33810
|
Period | WW2 |
Condition | Good |
Materials | Reinforced Concrete |
Recorder | Osborne, Mike (Defence of Britain Project) |
Defence grouping |
Lincolnshire coast defences - Defences of the Lincolnshire, North Lincolnshire and North East Lincolnshire coasts and the immediate hinterland. |
Photographs |
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DOB site reference: | S0005203 |
Reference |
1989/03/27 OS/89052 (13421/1) |
Event |
Field Visit, On 2002/07/30 Construction, In the period 1940 1941 |