WWII Wiltshire - Ringwood Stop Line, Avon Valley, Downton (40)
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WWII Wiltshire - Ringwood Stop Line, Avon Valley, Downton (40)
Image: © Mike Searle Taken: 20 Jan 2017
- Section Post: DoB ID: e35575 The view inside the first bay looking towards the loophole in the north wall, and the adjacent entrance doorway. The purpose of the protruding bricks in the east wall is unknown; there are six in the first bay and one in the second. They may have been for storage purposes to hang equipment on, or as supports for a shelf of some kind. With thanks to Mr David Wall for his help, and for permitting access. Sources: Historic England description: list entry no. 1422818 Section Post, Downton, Wiltshire: Record of a 1940 Defensive Structure (Walker 2008) ********** START:- Image
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