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> Note: Dr M Osbourne. 1997. List of Northamptonshire Pillboxes. (unchecked).
  • <2> Letter: Armishaw A.. 2001. Letter. 09/12/2001. 9-12-01. (unchecked).
  • <3> Database: Migrated Defence of Britain Project database record originally compiled from various sources.
  • <4> Note: Dr M Osbourne. 1997. List of Northamptonshire Pillboxes.

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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

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