I
have a couple of these on the HER, in the vicinity of Burscough Airfield, and
they are similar in design to that shown in Rob's photos. They have been
identified as machine-gun posts by 'a local enthusiast'.
A
variant is near Blackpool airfield – see the first pictures at http://www.pillbox-study-group.org.uk/blackpoolpillboxespage.htm
Peter
Iles
Specialist Advisor
(Archaeology)
Lancashire County
Council
Development
Management
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Hall
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From: Issues
related to Historic Environment Records [mailto:[log in to unmask]] On
Behalf Of EDWARDS, Robert (Environment)
Sent: 21 December 2011
10:47
To: [log in to unmask]
Subject: WWII hardend
field defences
Dear all,
We have a number of small structures, possible machine gun
emplacements, located on the approaches to Chester. These structures have a
square 6 inch/150mm thick concrete roof on brick pillars (occasionally with
traces of the dark green camouflage paint. They have a very low profile and seem
to have open sides, rather than embrasures. They have an internal wall,
presumably as protection for the rear of the structure where the entrance steps
are located.
I haven’t seen anything similar elsewhere, but there are
similarities in the roof construction with the Dover Quad pillbox. I was
wondering if ant list members have seen anything similar or know a bit more
about this type of structure (I have checked DOB). Photo
attached.
Best wishes
Rob
Rob Edwards
Historic Environment Records
Officer
Cheshire Archaeology
Planning Advisory Service
Tel: 01244 973667
Location: The Forum, Chester, Cheshire, CH1 2HS.
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