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Square pillbox on the S bank of the Leeds Liverpool Canal. It consists of a sunken base with four large embrasures and a concrete roof supported by brick pillars at each corner.
(Source: Field Visit 1995/07/19)
Pillbox viewed from a distance (no access without permission on N side of Leeds & Liverpool Canal). This structure was probably part of the perimeter defence of Bursough airfield. It consists of a square structure open on all sides, with concrete pillars at each corner holding up a slab roof covered with earth and grass.
(Source: Field Visit 2003/05/20)
Type of site | PILLBOX (VARIANT) |
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Location | NE of Martin Lane Farm, in fields by a drain. |
Area |
Burscough, Lancashire, England |
Grid reference |
SD 4178 1220
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Period | WW2 |
Condition | Fair |
Materials | Concrete |
Recorder | Robinson (2 Military Intelligence Company) |
Defence grouping |
RNAS Burscough defences - Ground defences of the airfield of RNAS Burscough (HMS Ringtail). |
Photographs |
(1) - external view taken as part of Exercise Welsh Barrier (see report by 2 MI Coy) |
DOB site reference: | S0007806 |
Reference |
1995/07 Exercise Welsh Barrier |
Event |
Construction, In the period 1940 1941 Field Visit, On 1995/07/19 Field Visit, On 1995/07/19 Field Visit, On 2003/05/20 |