IMAGES TAKEN NEAR TO
Purton, SWINDON, SN5 4EG

- Pillbox - shellproof (type FW3/28A): DoB ID: S0011912 East of pillbox #5 in the next grid square is pillbox #6. It can be glimpsed behind the white caravan trailer at Manor Hill Farm. I intend asking permission to photograph it close to. Image

- Pillbox - shellproof (type FW3/28A): DoB ID: S0011912 Permission to photograph granted. The pillbox is in the private grounds of Manor Hill Farm, and has been converted into a secure storage unit by blocking off the gun embrasure and fitting a roller door over the original entrance doorway. Image

- Pillbox - shellproof (type FW3/28A): DoB ID: S0011912 A modern steel roller door has been fitted over the original entrance doorway in order to convert the pillbox into a secure storage unit. For further information on the type 28 pillbox and its operation see: http://www.pillbox-study-group.org.uk/types-of-pillbox/type-28-pillbox/ START:- Image

I think the field is being harvested for hay. No action at present, it's lunchtime.

The road has narrow stretches that can catch drivers unawares. The north Wiltshire village of Purton lies ahead.

- Pillbox - shellproof (type FW3/28A): DoB ID: S0011911 Pillbox #5 commands the high ground some distance away to the northeast of #4. Image

- Pillbox - shellproof (type FW3/28A): DoB ID: S0011911 This pillbox has also been raised over a foot above the ground on a solid raft of concrete. Like most here, the opening of the gun position has now been blocked off, presumably to prevent farm animals from venturing inside, and also to facilitate its conversion to a storage space. Image

- Pillbox - shellproof (type FW3/28A): DoB ID: S0011911 To the left of the blocked embrasure of the gun emplacement, is the front facing loophole of the separate chamber. This annex also contained two other infantry positions covering the left hand side and the rear. The single infantry loop on the right hand side was the only infantry position in the original type 28 before the type 28A was introduced. Its introduction enabled infantry to provide all round covering fire. Image

- Pillbox - shellproof (type FW3/28A): DoB ID: S0011911 Image