Monument record LVM 089 - Modified World War II type 27 pillbox.

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Summary

Type 27 pillbox, modified. Entrance uncovered, facing W. Brick internal shuttering. One-piece steel plates surround the 12 embrasures. Steel MG mount on round central pillar. Earth/grass on roof. Structure has unusual shape - see plan [MISSING].

Location

Grid reference Centred TL 9153 5177 (6m by 7m)
Map sheet TL95SW
Civil Parish LAVENHAM, BABERGH, SUFFOLK

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Full Description

In middle of field some 150m NE of water tower on Likely Hill, Lavenham. Type 27 pillbox, modified. Entrance uncovered, facing W. Brick internal shuttering. One-piece steel plates surround the 12 embrasures. Steel MG mount on round central pillar. Earth/grass on roof. Structure has unusual shape - see plan [MISSING].

Sources/Archives (1)

  • <S1> Digital archive: Defence of Britain Project archive. UORN: S0006439.

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  • None recorded

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Record last edited

Aug 13 2013 12:09PM

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