Monument record FKM 032 - World War II type 24 pillbox with brick anti-ricochet wall.

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Summary

Standard type 24 pillbox. Brick anti-ricochet wall. Entrance faces W. Completely covered in shrubbery and climbers [Recorder did not have access to interior].

Location

Grid reference Centred TL 910 764 (3m by 4m)
Map sheet TL97NW
Civil Parish FAKENHAM MAGNA, ST EDMUNDSBURY, SUFFOLK

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Full Description

On riverbank in private garden (Bridge Cottage) immediately N of bridge over Black Bourn river, NE of junction of A1088 road and the Little Fakenham - Bardwell road. Standard type 24 pillbox. Brick anti-ricochet wall. Entrance faces W. Completely covered in shrubbery and climbers. [Recorder does not have access to interior]. [Rs.5/7].
Cited NGR in (S1) inaccurate - revised after 1999 Aerial Photography on HBSMR mapping (6 Sept 2012).

Sources/Archives (1)

  • <S1> Digital archive: Defence of Britain Project archive. UORN: S0006370.

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  • None recorded

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Record last edited

Oct 2 2014 9:28AM

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