Monument record 7175/1/1 - WWII Pillbox and possible searchlight
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Summary
World War II Type 22 pillbox, possibly formed part of a searchlight site. On A43 road, south of Weldon.
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Type and Period (2)
Full Description
{1}Type 22 pillbox; ?searchlight site.
{2} Documentary reference to Searchlight battery. Appendix of War Diary details location of every S/L in their area (N of Grantham to E coast) due to a change in the system of numbering in 1942. Prefixes of old numbers make it possible to cross ref them to location statements. Lt. Oakley old number WT.095A (ie 362 Bty, 41 S/L Regt.); new number 267A.
{3} World War II Type 22 pillbox, possibly formed part of a searchlight site.On A43 road, S of Weldon.
<1> Dr M Osbourne, 1997, List of Northamptonshire Pillboxes, (unchecked) (Note). SNN101917.
<2> Armishaw A., 2001, Letter, (unchecked) (Letter). SNN101842.
<3> Migrated Defence of Britain Project database record originally compiled from various sources (Database). SNN112922.
<4> Dr M Osbourne, 1997, List of Northamptonshire Pillboxes (Note). SNN101917.
Sources/Archives (4)
- <1> SNN101917 Note: Dr M Osbourne. 1997. List of Northamptonshire Pillboxes. (unchecked).
- <2> SNN101842 Letter: Armishaw A.. 2001. Letter. 09/12/2001. 9-12-01. (unchecked).
- <3> SNN112922 Database: Migrated Defence of Britain Project database record originally compiled from various sources.
- <4> SNN101917 Note: Dr M Osbourne. 1997. List of Northamptonshire Pillboxes.
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Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (1)
Location
| Grid reference | SP 898 851 (point) Approximate |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | NEWTON AND LITTLE OAKLEY, North Northamptonshire (formerly Kettering District) |
| Civil Parish | GEDDINGTON, North Northamptonshire (formerly Kettering District) |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- NRHE HOB UID: 1419807
Record last edited
May 31 2023 4:33PM
