NHER 23511 (Structure record) - World War Two structure opposite Cannister Hall

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Summary

This World War Two brick and concrete structure is like a pillbox but has no openings except vents. It was likely a home guard store.

Protected Status/Designation

  • None recorded

Location

Map sheet TF72SE
Civil Parish LITTLE MASSINGHAM, WEST NORFOLK, NORFOLK

Map

April 1987. Visit.
Pill box, rectangular brick with concrete roof, offset entrance.
E. Rose (NAU), April 1987.

[1] reports that this is no known type of defensive structure - it has no openings except vents. Purpose unknown - store? substation?
E. Rose (NLA), 10 August 1994.

July 2026. HER Enhancement: Forestry Commission Project K.
The description provided above matches that of a home guard store, such as that recorded under NHER 65745 and NHER 58620.
The structure could not be viewed to confirm this.
H. Hamilton (HES), 21 July 2026.

  • --- Record Card: NAU Staff. 1974-1988. Norfolk Archaeological Index Primary Record Card.

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Record last edited

Jul 21 2026 11:55AM

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