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Rectangular-shaped pillbox [probably as a result of surviving camouflage] shown on military oblique air photo. There appear to be holes in the roof, possibly from original camouflage fixing[?]. Unusual type with embrasures across the corners.
(Source: Air Photograph 1943/07/17)
Hexagonal structure plotted from OS 1:2500 sheet.
(Source: Map 1970)
Brick-shuttered type 24 pillbox with covered porch. Exterior access. Doorway blocked. Faces S across river.
(Source: Field Visit 2003/01/17)
Shell-proof type 24 pillbox, with brick shuttering.
(Source: Book 1999)
| Type of site | PILLBOX (TYPE FW3/24) |
|---|---|
| Location | On N bank of River Brue, E of Cripp's Bridge. |
| Area |
Mark, Somerset, England |
| Grid reference |
ST 36206 45205
(Scale: 1:2500
, 1970)
|
| Period | WW2 |
| Condition | Good |
| Materials | Clay Brick, Reinforced Concrete |
| Recorder | Alexander, Colin (Pillbox Study Group) |
| Defence grouping |
GHQ Line: Green - Stop Line - Burnham on Sea to near Melksham (where it joins with the GHQ Line: Blue) and then north to the River Severn at Newnham. This line is also known as the Bristol Outer Line.
Manned by VIII Corps. |
| Photographs |
(1) - exterior view |
| DOB site reference: | S0008378 |
| Reference |
1999 Ironside's Line 1999 Warwalks: Stop Line Green 1943/07/17 ST 3645/3 (fr.3005) |
| Event |
Construction, In the period 1940 1941 Field Visit, On 2003/01/17 |
