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6pdr gunpit.
(Source: Book 1999)
POLYGONAL CONCRETE STRUCTURE BETWEEN THE RAILWAY AND THE CANAL CROSSING POINT.
SPECULATED AS A LIGHT MACHINE GUN EMPLACEMENT. REQUIRES VERIFICATION.
(Source: SMR )
Type of site | GUN EMPLACEMENT |
---|---|
Location | Thatcham Level, nearThatcham Bridge, Kennet and Avon Canal, Thatcham. |
Area |
Thatcham, Berkshire, England |
Grid reference |
SU 527 663
|
Period | WW2 |
Condition | Extant but condition unknown |
Materials | Concrete |
Recorder | Alexander, Colin (Pillbox Study Group) |
Defence grouping |
GHQ Line: Blue - Section of GHQ Stop Line running from near Melksham to Reading. |
DOB site reference: | S0008865 |
Associated Identifier | West Berkshire SMR (ref: 05046.02.038 - WB5616) |
Reference |
1999 Ironside's Line |
Event |
Construction, In the period 1940 1941 |