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The site is surrounded by trees, in good condition and intact. The entire structure tilts away from the canal, probably where the bank falls away to softer ground. However, there are no significant cracks in the walls or visible foundations, so it is probably now stable.
[Colin Alexander's gazetteer lists it as a type 22 shell-proof].
(Source: Field Visit 1999/07/27)
Type 22 pillbox situated on N bank of canal, with field of fire S across canal. Wood-shuttered, with Y-shaped blast wall. Identification number 'L35' on blast wall.
[with plan drawn on form].
(Source: Field Visit 2000/08/19)
POLYGONAL PILLBOX, OF CONCRETE. SMALL ARMS EMBRASURES. LISTED IN WILLS 1985.
(Source: SMR )
Type of site | PILLBOX (TYPE FW3/22) |
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Location | W of Wickham Knight's footbridge on N bank of Kennet and Avon Canal, Woolhampton. |
Area |
Woolhampton, Berkshire, England |
Grid reference |
SU 580 665
(Scale: 1:25000
, 1998)
|
Period | WW2 |
Condition | Good |
Materials | Reinforced Concrete |
Threats |
Type: Plant growth (Long Term) Detail: The pillbox is heavily overgrown. |
Recorder | Cole, Chris |
Defence grouping |
GHQ Line: Blue - Section of GHQ Stop Line running from near Melksham to Reading. Woolhampton bridgehead - The defences of Woolhampton on the GHQ Blue Line. The defences were developed as a bridgehead to allow troops counter-attacking an unhindered advance across the Kennet and Avon Canal. |
Photographs | (6) - external views (2 slides, 4 prints) |
DOB site reference: | S0008509 |
Associated Identifier | West Berkshire SMR (ref: 05046.02.025 - WB5603) |
Reference |
1999 Ironside's Line |
Event |
Construction, In the period 1940 1941 Field Visit, On 1999/07/27 Field Visit, On 2000/08/19 |