NHER 14610 (Monument record) - World War Two pillbox with Royal Observer Corps lookout post
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Summary
Field survey in 1996 confirmed the presence of an World War Two octagonal brick pillbox on this site, with a Royal Observer Corps lookout post situated on top, a very unusual combination.
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Location
| Map sheet | TF51NW |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | TERRINGTON ST JOHN, WEST NORFOLK, NORFOLK |
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Full Description
Pill box; octagonal, brick; on top an Royal Observer Corps lookout post also in brick; very unusual combination.
Seen E. Rose (NAU), 27 February 1979.
See record form in file by source [1], who adds:
Common 1940 type 22 pillbox with Royal Observer Corps lookout post on top.
Survey No. I1-3.
See record from in file (S1).
Compiled by D. Walker (NLA), July 1996.
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Record last edited
Jan 31 2011 5:25PM