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- DOI:https://doi.org/10.5284/1000327
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Pillbox built on a raised elevation in a corner of a field. A hedge now surrounds the principal field of fire, i.e. the road from the W. From the siting it would appear to cover a roadblock on a sharp corner on the Dartmouth road at the 'Sportsman's Arms'.
(Source: Field Visit 1996/04/09)
Concrete pillbox [probably type 24]. In good condition, but overgrown at the rear.
(Source: Field Visit 1998/06/06)
Typical pillbox, clearly built to command the road from Dartmouth. It is on slightly higher ground than the road, and has a good view over it.
(Source: Field Visit 1995/06)
| Type of site | PILLBOX |
|---|---|
| Location | Hemborough Post crossroads, in corner of field near the 'Sportsman's Arms'. |
| Area |
Blackawton, Devon, England |
| Grid reference |
SX 8316 5226
(Scale: 1:25000
)
|
| Period | WW2 |
| Condition | Good |
| Materials | Reinforced Concrete |
| Threats |
Type: Road construction (Long Term) Detail: Road development possible threat; it is by the road on a bad bend. |
| Recorder | Jury, Richard |
| Attached Sheets | (1) - sheet of photocopy photographs. |
| Photographs |
(4) - site view (DIGITISED) and photocopy views. |
| DOB site reference: | S0006571 |
| Associated Identifier | Devon SMR (ref: SX85SW/25) |
| Event |
Construction, In the period 1940 1941 Field Visit, On 1996/04/09 Field Visit, On 1998/06/06 Field Visit, During 1995/06 |
