WWII defences in the environs of Bournemouth & Christchurch: Mudeford Wood, Christchurch - pillbox (2)
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WWII defences in the environs of Bournemouth & Christchurch: Mudeford Wood, Christchurch - pillbox (2)
Image: © Mike Searle Taken: 15 Mar 2016
- Pillbox (type FW3/22): DoB ID: e29835 Type 22 pillbox in Mudeford Wood, part of the wartime defences that protected the former Airspeed aircraft factory and the airfield of RAF Christchurch. The first of two interior views, this to the left looking in through one of the embrasures showing the concrete shuttered walls and ceiling, the outline of the wooden planks that were used being clearly visible. A 'T' or 'Y' shape anti-ricochet wall of brick divides the interior space in two. Battens under the embrasures are evidence that there were shelves underneath for the riflemen to rest their elbows and for their ammunition. There is an embrasure sized concrete block on the floor that may have been used to block off a loop that was not being used. Image
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50.734713
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-1.744035