Monument record MTN 057 - Irregular hexagon pillbox at Wilford Bridge, Melton

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Summary

Irregular hexagon pillbox at Wilford Bridge, Melton

Location

Grid reference Centred TM 290 502 (7m by 7m)
Map sheet TM25SE
Civil Parish MELTON, SUFFOLK COASTAL, SUFFOLK

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Type and Period (1)

Full Description

An Irregular hexagon pillbox of unique design overlooking Wilford Bridge. Pillbox has a holdfast concrete plinth and embrasure for a six pound anti-tank gun, Bren guns and rifles. Possible observation slit on side of six pounder embrasure. It has a low level protected entrance plus a second low level entrance point that may be an access point for the six pounder (S1).

Sources/Archives (1)

  • <S1> E-mail: Thurlow, D. 2010. New Pillbox at Wilford Bridge.

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Protected Status/Designation

  • None recorded

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Record last edited

Feb 10 2016 10:56AM

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