WWII defences in the environs of Bournemouth & Christchurch: Branksome car park - pillbox (2)

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WWII defences in the environs of Bournemouth & Christchurch: Branksome car park - pillbox (2)

Image: © Mike Searle Taken: 4 Mar 2016

- Pillbox (type FW3/22): DoB ID: e11750 A concrete type 22 pillbox located close to an important railway junction and the Bourne Valley railway viaducts. The entrance to the rear is half-sized, and required potential occupants to crouch in order to gain access. Image

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Image Location

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50.728217
Longitude
-1.913097