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Rectangular pillbox; brick-shuttered, facing S over railway and overlooking bridge to W. Located on edge of transport service depot which may have had its origin as a WW2 depot.
(Source: Field Visit 2000/08)
Pillbox, which probably once guarded an ordnance depot at the site. Brick-built with concrete roof and precast concrete embrasures. 4 x embrasures. 10ft square, with offset entrance porch. [JL 05].
[with plan drawn on form].
(Source: Field Visit 1996/02/26)
Almost square pillbox structure, with entrance on diagonal with blast wall. Embrasures of unusual design (precast) on all four walls. Approx. 8ft high, sides 12ft. Pillbox wall utilised for 'For Sale' sign. [Recorder told site may have been munitions works or aircraft factory]. [AJR 8].
with PLAN drawn on form.
(Source: Field Visit 1998/03/19)
Type of site | PILLBOX |
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Location | N side of Goodsmoor Road, 200 yards to E of railway bridge, Sinfin, Derby.
[with site location plan drawn on form]. |
Area |
Derby, Derby City, England |
Grid reference |
SK 3417 3210
(Scale: 1:50000
, 1975)
|
Period | WW2 |
Condition | Good |
Materials | Clay Brick, Concrete |
Threats |
Type: Development (Medium Term) Detail: Industrial premises surround the wasteland site of the pillbox. It looks ripe for development. |
Defence grouping |
Derby City defences - The defences of the City of Derby |
Photographs |
(7) - 3 x DIGITAL images (exterior views): plus 4 x prints (interior and exterior) (Layne and Regan). |
DOB site reference: | S0012434 |
Event |
Field Visit, On 1996/02/26 Field Visit, On 1998/03/19 Construction, In the period 1940 1941 Field Visit, During 2000/08 |