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Type 28a pillbox, with no forward LMG embrasure.
(Source: Article 1994)
Type 28a anti-tank gun emplacement, partly overgrown.
[Recorder, Cole, gives NGR - SU 614682].
(Source: Field Visit 1999/07/29)
Type 28a anti-tank gun emplacement, with field of fire SE across River Kennet flood plain towards Padworth. Wood-shuttered construction. 1 x large embrasure, 4 medium embrasures.
[with plan drawn on form].
(Source: Field Visit 2000/09/01)
LARGE RECTANGULAR PILLBOX WITH ARTILLERY EMBRASURES. SOUTH FACING, LISTED IN WILLS 1985 [SMR gives NGR - SU 610685].
(Source: SMR )
Type of site | PILLBOX (TYPE FW3/28A) |
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Location | At Lower Padworth, Towney Lock, E of Towney Bridge by the River Kennet. |
Area |
Padworth, Berkshire, England |
Grid reference |
SU 612 681
(Scale: 1:50000
, 1994)
|
Period | WW2 |
Condition | Good |
Materials | Reinforced Concrete |
Threats |
Type: Plant growth (Long Term) Detail: Partly overgrown. |
Recorder | Cole, Chris |
Defence grouping |
GHQ Line: Blue - Section of GHQ Stop Line running from near Melksham to Reading. |
Attached Sheets | In sight of type 28a pillbox to N at SU 615684; and type 28a to S at SU 609675. |
Photographs | (2) - external views (slide and print). |
DOB site reference: | S0007168 |
Associated Identifier | West Berkshire SMR (ref: 05046.02.015 - WB5593) |
Reference |
1994/06 Pillbox Typology Part 5: Gunhouses. 1999 Ironside's Line |
Event |
Construction, In the period 1940 1941 Field Visit, On 1999/07/29 Field Visit, On 2000/09/01 |