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Type 22 pillbox, shell-proof.
(Source: Book 1999)
Pillbox [type 22]. One of a pair of pillboxes on either side of the track over Benham Bridge, on the N bank of canal. This pillbox is hidden from the lock by the bridge and its raised approach. Some minor deterioration but generally in good condition internally and externally.
(Source: Field Visit 2000/02/09)
Type 22 pillbox, wood-shuttered, situated on rail crossing of Kennet and Avon Canal to defend bridge, with field of fire S towards Enborne.
(Source: Field Visit 2000/08/20)
POLYGONAL SOUTH FACING CONCRETE PILLBOX LISTED IN WILLS 1985. VISIBLE ON NORTH SIDE OF LOCK ON
1969 AERIAL PHOTOGRAPHS. LISTED BY WILLS AS DESTROYED. [SMR gives NGR - SU 447667].
(Source: SMR )
Type of site | PILLBOX (TYPE FW3/22) |
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Location | Benham Lock, W of Pickletimber railway bridge, N of Kennet and Avon Canal, Enborne. |
Area |
Speen, Berkshire, England |
Grid reference |
SU 445 666
(Scale: 1:25000
, 1998)
|
Period | WW2 |
Condition | Good |
Materials | Reinforced Concrete |
Threats |
Type: Plant growth (Long Term) Detail: The pillbox is partly overgrown. |
Recorder | Cole, Chris |
Defence grouping |
GHQ Line: Blue - Section of GHQ Stop Line running from near Melksham to Reading. |
Photographs | (3) - exterior views (slides and 1 print). |
Adjacent sites | Type 22 pillboxes to E (SU 449668) and W (SU 440665). |
DOB site reference: | S0008847 |
Associated Identifier | West Berkshire SMR (ref: 05046.02.056 - WB5633) |
Reference |
1999 Ironside's Line |
Event |
Field Visit, On 2000/02/09 Construction, In the period 1940 1941 Field Visit, On 2000/08/20 |