Thesaurus Term/Concept: PILLBOX (TYPE FW3/28)

Identifier 140526
Class MONUMENT TYPE
Status Preferred
Index? Yes
Scope Note A square pillbox with walls up to 48in thick, designed to emplace a 2 pounder anti-tank gun. A large opening in the back allowed the gun to be wheeled into position at the large embrasure in the front wall. Designed by DFW branch 3.

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Context Record
Monument Type MSF25481 Jude's Ferry Bridge stop line pillbox (Monument)
Monument Type MSF26426 Large square pillbox (Monument)
Monument Type MSF47388 Second World War Type 28a Pillbox east of Fen farm (Building)