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Monument Number 1417031
Hob Uid: 1417031
Location : Norfolk North Norfolk Bacton
Grid Ref : TG3475033280
Summary : A Second World War rectangular pillbox is situated within Broomfield Priory and about 78 metres south of Back Lane. The pillbox was built of concrete and corrugated iron shuttering and was constructed in the period of 1940 to 1941. It features nine embrasures and the walls are about one metre thick. At the time of a field visit on 30th October 1994 it was noted that the pillbox was in good condition.
More information : A Second World War rectangular pillbox is situated within Broomfield Priory and about 78 metres south of Back Lane. The pillbox was built of concrete and corrugated iron shuttering and was constructed in the period of 1940 to 1941. It features nine embrasures and the walls are about one metre thick. At the time of a field visit on 30th October 1994 it was noted that the pillbox was in good condition. (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 : Second World War
Display Date : Second World War, built 1940-1941
Monument End Date : 1941
Monument Start Date : 1940
Monument Type : Pillbox
Evidence : Structure

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External Cross Reference Source : DoB Anti Invasion Database UID
External Cross Reference Number : S0000911
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External Cross Reference Source : National Monuments Record Number
External Cross Reference Number : TG 33 SW 105
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Activity type : MEASURED SURVEY
Start Date : 1995-04-01
End Date : 2002-03-01

Historic England Research Records

Monument Number 1417031