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Type 22 pillbox, shell-proof.
(Source: Book 1999)
POLYGONAL CONCRETE PILLBOX LISTED IN WILLS 1985. NOT DISCERNABLE ON 1964 AERIAL PHOTOGRAPHS.
DESCRIBED AS SOUTH WEST FACING. POSSIBLY VISIBLE ON 1969 AERIAL PHOTOGRAPHS
(Source: SMR )
Type of site | PILLBOX (TYPE FW3/22) |
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Location | Widmead, Kennet and Avon Canal, Thatcham. |
Area |
Thatcham, Berkshire, England |
Grid reference |
SU 505 664
|
Period | WW2 |
Condition | Fair |
Materials | Unknown |
Recorder | Alexander, Colin (Pillbox Study Group) |
Defence grouping |
GHQ Line: Blue - Section of GHQ Stop Line running from near Melksham to Reading. |
Photographs | (1) - exterior view |
DOB site reference: | S0008863 |
Associated Identifier | West Berkshire SMR (ref: 05046.02.040 - WB5618) |
Reference |
1999 Ironside's Line |
Event |
Construction, In the period 1940 1941 |