Thesaurus Term/Concept: PILLBOX (TYPE FW3/24)
| Identifier | 140521 |
|---|---|
| Class | MONUMENT TYPE |
| Status | Preferred |
| Index? | Yes |
| Scope Note | A hexagonal pillbox with an interanl anti-ricochet wall. The rear wall was lengthened to take two rifle loopholes in addition to the five light machine gun. Both 15in and 42in thick walls are common. Designed by DFW branch 3. |
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| Context | Record |
|---|---|
| Monument Type | MNN36946 Pillbox, Brigstock Camp (Monument) |
| Monument Type | MNN36947 Pillbox, Brigstock Camp (Monument) |
| Monument Type | MNN36948 Pillbox, Brigstock Camp (Monument) |
| Monument Type | MNN30452 Pillbox, Easton/Collyweston (Monument) |
| Monument Type | MNN36792 WWII Pillbox (Building) |
| Monument Type | MNN30450 WWII Pillbox, Harringworth Road (Building) |
| Monument Type | MNN172499 WWII pillbox, Hinton in the Hedges Airfield (Building) |