WWII defences in the environs of Bournemouth & Christchurch: Avon Trading Park, Christchurch - pillbox (2)

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WWII defences in the environs of Bournemouth & Christchurch: Avon Trading Park, Christchurch - pillbox (2)

Image: © Mike Searle Taken: 6 Mar 2016

- Pillbox (type FW3/22): DoB ID: S0013853 The pillbox interior showing the shuttered concrete construction of the ceiling and walls. The only brick component being the anti-ricochet wall in the centre. Under the embrasures are presumed traces of the supports and battens that once accommodated shelves. Image

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Image Location

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Latitude
50.740274
Longitude
-1.781135