Building record 8678/1/10 - 'Oakington'-type pillbox, RAF Wittering

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Summary

Pillbox situated on the county border at the western edge of Wittering Airfield

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Full Description

{1} A typical Oakington pillbox with brick built cruciform AR wall. The dome is concrete and in a decaying state. The brick shuttered circular wall is topped with a heavy concrete cap and is sunken into the ground level with the top of the cap. The continuous stainless steel weapons ring is intact though showing signs of degradation. The entrance is protected by a brick 'L' shaped wall. Overall condition fair.


<1> Pillbox Study Group, Unknown, Pillbox Study Group, e34267 (Website). SNN111964.

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  • <1>XY Website: Pillbox Study Group. Unknown. Pillbox Study Group. http://www.pillbox-study-group.org.uk/. e34267. [Mapped feature: #82674 ]

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Location

Grid reference Centred TF 0085 0229 (5m by 5m)
Civil Parish COLLYWESTON, North Northamptonshire (formerly East Northants District)

Protected Status/Designation

  • None recorded

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Record last edited

Feb 20 2025 4:01PM

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