Guarding Sells Green Bridge
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Guarding Sells Green Bridge
Image: © Michael Dibb Taken: 26 Oct 2014
A Second World War pillbox alongside the tow path of the Kennet & Avon canal near Sells Green Bridge. During the Second World War a large number of concrete pillboxes were built as part of the GHQ Line - Blue to defend against an expected German invasion; many of these are still visible along the banks of the canal. They were generally built close to road and rail bridges, which would have formed important crossing points for enemy troops and vehicles.
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Image Location
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51.355431
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-2.072616