Variation on a Norcon pillbox
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Variation on a Norcon pillbox
Image: © Richard Law Taken: 16 Dec 2019
Built in late 1940 or early 1941, this two-storey pillbox and watchtower once watched over the nearby factory premises of Guest Keen and Nettlefolds (GKN), which produced parts for planes, weapons and helmets during WWII. Possibly disguised as a small chimney, but more likely simply a combined watchtower and pillbox/shelter, it was Grade II listed https://britishlistedbuildings.co.uk/101451752-pillbox-on-the-east-side-of-worcester-and-birmingham-canal-bournville-ward#.XjfNCGj7RPY & https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1451752 in 2018.
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Image Location
Latitude
52.422015
Longitude
-1.923197