Monument Number 1453762 |
Hob Uid: 1453762 | |
Location : Somerset Somerset West and Taunton Carhampton
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Grid Ref : ST0089144239 |
Summary : The Second World War Type 24 pillbox is visible on aerial photographs taken in 1941. The pillbox is located southeast of Dunster Beach. The pillbox faces northeast across Blue Anchor Bay with the entrance on the southwest side. The structure was built to protect the coast from landing enemy craft and is just one of many on this stretch of coast. The pillbox was not visible on aerial photographs taken in 1947, possibly destroyed by coastal erosion. |
More information : The Second World War Type 24 pillbox is visible on aerial photographs taken in 1941. The pillbox is located southeast of Dunster Beach and centred at ST 0089 4423. The pillbox faces northeast across Blue Anchor Bay with the entrance on the southwest side. The structure was built to protect the coast from landing enemy craft and is just one of many on this stretch of coast. The pillbox was not visible on aerial photographs taken in 1947, possibly destroyed by coastal erosion. (1-2) |