NHER 16868 (Monument record) - World War Two gun emplacement and pillbox
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Summary
This World War Two type 26 pillbox and machine gun emplacement is quite rare. The loopholes have been filled for Turnball mounts. The pillbox guarded approaches to RAF Feltwell airfield (NHER 4942).
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Location
| Map sheet | TL79SW |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | FELTWELL, WEST NORFOLK, NORFOLK |
Map
Full Description
1964. South of road, in gardens of RAF married quarters.
Concrete machine gun post. Presumably 1939 to 1945, guarding airfield approaches.
E. Rose (NAU), 9 December 1980.
Quite rare, type 26 pillbox in good condition. Loopholes filled for Turnball mounts.
See (S1).
D. Walker (NLA) July 1996.
Associated Sources (4)
- --- SNF51753 Photograph: Kent, P.. 1995. KHJ 36.
- --- SNF57722 Record Card: NAU Staff. 1974-1988. Norfolk Archaeological Index Primary Record Card.
- --- SNF8804 Secondary File: Secondary File.
- <S1> SNF57927 Recording Form: [various]. Norfolk Defensive Structures Survey Recording Form. Norfolk Defensive Structures Survey.
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Record last edited
Apr 13 2006 2:45PM