Monument Number 1418409 |
Hob Uid: 1418409 | |
Location : West Sussex Chichester Westhampnett
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Grid Ref : SU8725306889 |
Summary : A World War II pillbox located adjacent to the perimeter track of RAF Westhampnett, east of Stokes Lane, Westhampnett. The pillbox was constructed in 1940-4, built of brick and reinforced concrete and formed part of the airfield defences. The pillbox is circular in plan, has two-storeys and is brick-shuttered. A field visit in 1998 found the structure extant. |
More information : Unique two-storey circular pillbox, brick-shuttered, covering the approaches to the airfield and the City of Chichester.
[Recorder Mace gives NGR - SU 070075].Circular double-storey pillbox, with adjacent sewer pipe LAA [light anti-aircraft] gun position.Adjacent to the perimeter track of the airfield, on the W boundary, E of Stokes Lane, Westhampnett. (1) |