Defensive Position in Newton Blossomville
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Defensive Position in Newton Blossomville
Image: © Nigel Stickells Taken: 14 Nov 2006
Visible above the Rectory wall, and facing up the road (behind camera), is a defensive gun slit with a plaque beneath which states "This loophole was constructed in 1940 for use by members of the home guard in case of invasion by Hitler's Armies - 8th May 1995"
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Image Location
Latitude
52.153144
Longitude
-0.649403