Monument record 8115/1/19 - Pillbox, Brigstock Camp
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Summary
Probable World War II type 24 pillbox of a variant form. Hexagonal with brick walls and concrete roof and what appears to be an earth floor. Within hedgerow on the north perimeter of Brigstock Camp, approx. 120 metres north of the main buildings.
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Type and Period (1)
Full Description
{1}Pillbox similar to the Type 22 design located within the hedgerow on northern perimeter of the site approx 120metres north of the main buildings.
{2} The best surviving of the three pillboxes on site was chosen for detailed survey. Hexagonal in plan, constructed from brick and concrete. No internal fixtures remained. Plans and photographs.
{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 N perimeter of Brigstock Camp, approx. 120 metres N of the 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.
Sources/Archives (5)
- <1> SNN44262 Notes: CADMAN G.E.. 1998. BRIGSTOCK CAMP - SMR REPORT ON SITE INSPECTION OF 20TH CENTURY CAMP. (unchecked).
- <2> SNN100013 Report: Burgess C.. 1999. Survey Of A Pillbox Brigstock Camp, Brigstock, Northamptonshire August 1999. Northamptonshire Archaeology Fieldwork Reports. Northants County Council.
- <3> SNN104013 Note: Chapman A , Chapman P. 2000-01. Brigstock Camp, Pill Box. Northamptonshire Archaeology. 29.
- <4> SNN112922 Database: Migrated Defence of Britain Project database record originally compiled from various sources.
- <5> SNN112947 Archive: Historic England. Undated. Defence of Britain. Historic England Archive. DEB01.
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Related Monuments/Buildings (1)
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Location
Grid reference | SP 4937 2865 (point) Central |
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Civil Parish | BRIGSTOCK, North Northamptonshire (formerly East Northants District) |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- NRHE HOB UID: 1427946
Record last edited
Sep 18 2023 9:58AM