Building record 1291/1/15 - WWII Pillbox, Grafton Underwood Airfield
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Summary
The site of a World War II cantilever type pillbox with a brick base and a concrete 'mushroom' roof in a good condition, for Grafton Underwood Airfield defence
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Type and Period (1)
Full Description
{1} Cantilever type pillbox, for airfield defence. Brick base, with concrete 'mushroom' roof.
2 other records of field visits - 11.8.95 and 1.5.97
One with PLAN and measurements. About 80 metres from the road, in the corner of a grass field (used to be USAAF airfield), just E of Acreland Farm.
<1> Migrated Defence of Britain Project database record originally compiled from various sources, S0003087 (Database). SNN112922.
<2> Historic England, Undated, Defence of Britain, DEB01 (Archive). SNN112947.
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Finds (0)
Related Monuments/Buildings (1)
Related Events/Activities (1)
Location
| Grid reference | SP 9175 8100 (point) |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | GRAFTON UNDERWOOD, North Northamptonshire (formerly Kettering District) |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- NRHE HOB UID: 1419081
Record last edited
Feb 17 2025 6:19PM
