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Shell-proof type 24 pillbox.
[Recorder, Alexander, gives NGR - ST 793598].
(Source: Book 1999)
Type of site | PILLBOX (TYPE FW3/24) |
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Location | Woodside Bridge, River Frome, Freshford. |
Area |
Freshford, Bath and North East Somerset, England |
Grid reference |
ST 7914 5992
|
Period | WW2 |
Condition | Fair |
Materials | Reinforced Concrete |
Threats |
Type: Plant growth (Uncertain) Detail: The pillbox is slightly overgrown. |
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: | S0008558 |
Reference |
1999 Ironside's Line 1999 Warwalks: Stop Line Green |
Event |
Construction, In the period 1940 1941 |