NHER 24539 (Monument record) - World War Two pillbox

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Summary

In 1996 a common World War Two 1940 type 22 pillbox was present on this site. It was noted that the structure had no anti-ricochet wall inside.

Protected Status/Designation

  • None recorded

Location

Map sheet TF80NW
Civil Parish SWAFFHAM, BRECKLAND, NORFOLK

Map

Pill box, polygonal, brick faced, in field by hedge north of Bears Lane. [1].
Press cutting (S1) in file.
E. Rose (NAU), 3 June 1988.

See record form in file by source [2], who adds:
Common, 1940 type 22 pillbox. No anti-ricochet wall inside.
Survey No. K3-3 (S2) .
Compiled by D. Walker (NLA), July 1996.

  • --- Secondary File: Secondary File.
  • <S1> Newspaper Article: Eastern Daily Press. 1989. Mayor's bid to preserve a pillbox. 18 January.
  • <S2> Recording Form: [various]. Norfolk Defensive Structures Survey Recording Form. Norfolk Defensive Structures Survey.

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Record last edited

Mar 13 2026 4:24PM

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