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A pillbox situated on the W side of the outer harbour at Porthleven, overlooking the anti-submarine defence cable and the defence structures on the pier. It is constructed of concrete blocks with concrete roof. Internally, a blast wall protects the main inside area from the entrance at the rear. This wall has a 'V'-shaped reinforced concrete plinth running from it to the front walls to support the roof. Embrasures cover all aspects of the position.
(Source: Field Visit 1995/12/01)
Pillbox of a type 24 variation, the sides being parallel so it is shaped like part of an octagon in plan. Y-shaped internal wall built of breeze blocks. Concrete block cladding. Entrance is close to roadway, which is above the level of the pillbox and so acts like a blast wall. The lefthand embrasure in the rear wall is angled outwards slightly to allow it a wider field of fire. The front face overlooks a sheer drop.
(Source: Field Visit 2001/07/21)
Type of site | PILLBOX (VARIANT) |
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Location | At water's edge, Porthleven, nr. Helston, on the W side of the outer harbour.
[with site location map drawn on the form]. |
Area |
Helston, Cornwall, England |
Grid reference |
SW 62761 25601
(Scale: 1:50000
, )
|
Period | WW2 |
Condition | Good |
Materials | Breeze Block, Concrete, Concrete Block |
Recorder | Matthews, Graham G. |
Defence grouping |
Cornwall coast defences - Defences of the Cornwall coastal crust. |
Attached Sheets | (1) - sheet with photo. |
Photographs |
(6) - exterior and site views (1 DIGITISED). |
Adjacent sites | Porthleven harbour defence structures. |
DOB site reference: | S0003219 |
Original Reference | 8635 |
Event |
Field Visit, On 1995/12/01 Construction, In the period 1940 1941 Field Visit, On 2001/07/21 |