Monument record 8115/1/18 - Pillbox, Brigstock Camp

Probable World War II type 24 pillbox of a variant form. Within hedgerow on west boundary of Brigstock Camp, close to north west corner of the main buildings.

{1}Pillbox, similar to the Type 22 design located within hedgerow on western boundary of camp close to northwest corner of the main buildings.

{2} Not selected for detailed survey as it was in a more fragmentary condition. One of three pillboxes identified on site.

{4} Probable type 24 pillbox of a variant form. Hexagonal with brick walls and concrete roof and what appears to be an earth floor. Central brick square pillar/anti-ricochet wall. Embrasures to five sides, with concrete lintel over and internal concrete shelf. Entrance comprises a low rectangular opening, with above, and to both sides a small (rifle) embrasure. No blast wall at entrance.

Within hedgerow on W boundary of Brigstock Camp, close to NW corner of main buildings.

<1> CADMAN G.E., 1998, BRIGSTOCK CAMP - SMR REPORT ON SITE INSPECTION OF 20TH CENTURY CAMP, (unchecked) (Notes). SNN44262.

<2> Burgess C., 1999, Survey Of A Pillbox Brigstock Camp, Brigstock, Northamptonshire August 1999 (Report). SNN100013.

<3> Chapman A , Chapman P, 2000-01, Brigstock Camp, Pill Box (Note). SNN104013.

<4> Migrated Defence of Britain Project database record originally compiled from various sources (Database). SNN112922.

<5> Historic England, Undated, Defence of Britain, DEB01 (Archive). SNN112947.

Record last edited

Mar 17 2022 1:17PM