Binegar pillbox
Introduction
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Binegar pillbox
Image: © Neil Owen Taken: 21 Feb 2019
Located right beside the old S&D railway line, it was part of the WWII defences prepared in case of German invasion. This is a Type 26 variety and there are apparently more examples locally. Across the South West, a number of 'Stop Lines' were introduced along rail, road and possible armoured vehicle routes; this would have included this quiet part of Somerset. The railway and the associated bridge are now gone. See Image] for another view.
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Image Location
Latitude
51.241404
Longitude
-2.549898