WWII defences in the environs of Bournemouth & Christchurch: Branksome car park - pillbox (1)
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WWII defences in the environs of Bournemouth & Christchurch: Branksome car park - pillbox (1)
Image: © Mike Searle Taken: 4 Mar 2016
- Pillbox (type FW3/22): DoB ID: e11750 A type 22, and appears to have been constructed almost entirely of shuttered concrete, the outline of the wooden planks used can clearly be seen. It now finds itself situated within the confines of a large private car park. Located close to the Bourne Valley railway viaducts and at the junction of two diverging railway lines to the stations of Bournemouth Central, and the former Bournemouth West. Image
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Image Location
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50.728217
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