WW2 Pillbox

Introduction

The photograph on this page of WW2 Pillbox by Phil Johnstone as part of the Geograph project.

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WW2 Pillbox

Image: © Phil Johnstone Taken: 13 Mar 2021

Believe it or not, under this mound of ivy is a Type 22 (hexagonal) WW2 pillbox. It covered the brow of the hill on the coast road. See Image and Image for close-ups of the loopholes.

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Image Location

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Latitude
54.088484
Longitude
-2.816485