Monument record ESO 019 - World War II type 23 pillbox.

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Summary

Type 23 pillbox, facing W. Large embrasures on three sides, and on the rear side is a splayed embrasure at the top of the elevation. Inside the open chamber is an AA mounting. Steps, with a safety rail, go down to the roofed chamber.

Location

Grid reference Centred TM 223 626 (6m by 4m)
Map sheet TM26SW
Civil Parish EARL SOHAM, SUFFOLK COASTAL, SUFFOLK

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Full Description

On S side of A1120 road between Stonham Aspal and Earl Soham, 3 miles E of Dedinham. Type 23 pillbox, facing W. Large embrasures on three sides, and on the rear side is a splayed embrasure at the top of the elevation. Inside the open chamber is an AA mounting. Steps, with a safety rail, go down to the roofed chamber.

Sources/Archives (1)

  • <S1> Digital archive: Defence of Britain Project archive. UORN: S0006924.

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Protected Status/Designation

  • None recorded

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Record last edited

Oct 1 2014 5:42PM

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