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Historic England Research Records

Monument Number 1423220
Hob Uid: 1423220
Location : West Berkshire Burghfield
Grid Ref : SU6618271051
Summary : Second World War Type 22 shellproof pillbox. At edge of large open field, about 50m North of the canal. Internally untidy but otherwise good. Some deterioration to outer shell but basically intact. Kennet and Avon Canal, Calcot.
More information : Type 22 pillbox, shell-proof. Type 22 pillbox. At edge of large open field, about 50m N of the canal. Internally untidy but otherwise good. Some deterioration to outer shell but basically intact. CONCRETE PILLBOX IN FIELD NEAR K & A CANAL AND WEST OF ENGLAND RAILWAY LINE. RECORDED BY ANN MIDDLETON 25/1/87. [SMR gives NGR - SU 661710]. Kennet and Avon Canal, Calcot. (1)

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Source details : The two databases developed by the Project can be searched on-line through the Archaeology Data Service at http://ads.ahds.ac.uk/catalogue/specColl/dob/index.cfm
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Monument Period Name : 20th Century
Display Date : World War II
Monument End Date : 1945
Monument Start Date : 1939
Monument Type : Pillbox (Type FW3/22), Pillbox
Evidence : Structure

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External Cross Reference Source : DoB Anti Invasion Database UID
External Cross Reference Number : S0008889
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External Cross Reference Source : SMR Number (West Berkshire)
External Cross Reference Number : 05005.00.000 - WB5488
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External Cross Reference Source : National Monuments Record Number
External Cross Reference Number : SU 67 SE 150
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Activity type : MEASURED SURVEY
Start Date : 1995-04-01
End Date : 2002-03-01

Historic England Research Records

Monument Number 1423220