WWII defences in the environs of Bournemouth & Christchurch: Avon Trading Park, Christchurch - pillbox & cubes (1)
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WWII defences in the environs of Bournemouth & Christchurch: Avon Trading Park, Christchurch - pillbox & cubes (1)
Image: © Mike Searle Taken: 6 Mar 2016
- Pillbox (type FW3/22): DoB ID: S0013853 Anti-tank Blocks: DoB ID: S0013852 On an industrial estate on the northern approach to Christchurch is a type 22 pillbox standing between a line of 31 reinforced concrete anti-tank blocks. Part of Christchurch Anti-Tank Island, the pillbox and tank traps were built alongside the track in the former railway yard, and at one time (as I remember) the line extended well beyond Christchurch railway station. Image
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Image Location
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50.740274
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-1.781135