Monument record 9035/1/2 - Pillbox, Easton/Collyweston

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Summary

World War II type 24 pillbox close to RAF Wittering

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Type and Period (1)

Full Description

{2} List of Northants pillboxes compiled by Dr D M Osbourne 09/03/97 identifies a type 22 pilbox at TF019009 with a note suggesting this is that recorded by Wills at TF024012. Clearly associated with Easton?Wittering airfields.

Hexagonal structure clearly visible on OS Landline mapping at TF02080089. Lies within hedgerow trees approx 130 metres north of the A47. Confirmed as being the pillbox. Constructed of brick with concrete roof and loophole lintels. Appears to be in good condition. A Armishaw writes that the pillbox "is outside of the (Wittering) airfield perimeter and looks like another searchlight type, rather than forming part of the airfield defences" ie this is the pillbox believed associated with the searchlight at TF02060064 (9035/1/1)


<1> WILLS H., 1985, Pillboxes, A Study of U.K. Defences in 1940, (unchecked) (Extract). SNN3321.

<2> Cadman, G., 2003, Three Reports on Search Light Battery Sites, (unchecked) (SMR Report Form). SNN103229.

<3> Migrated Defence of Britain Project database record originally compiled from various sources (Database). SNN112922.

<4> Historic England, Undated, Defence of Britain, DEB01 (Archive). SNN112947.

Sources/Archives (4)

  • <1> Extract: WILLS H.. 1985. Pillboxes, A Study of U.K. Defences in 1940. Leo Cooper. (unchecked).
  • <2> SMR Report Form: Cadman, G.. 2003. Three Reports on Search Light Battery Sites. (unchecked).
  • <3> Database: Migrated Defence of Britain Project database record originally compiled from various sources.
  • <4> Archive: Historic England. Undated. Defence of Britain. Historic England Archive. DEB01.

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Location

Grid reference Centred TF 020 008 (6m by 5m) Transfer
Civil Parish EASTON ON THE HILL, North Northamptonshire (formerly East Northants District)

Protected Status/Designation

  • None recorded

Other Statuses/References

  • NRHE HOB UID: 1419668

Record last edited

May 20 2022 11:23AM

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