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Monument record TQ 53 NW 193 - A Second World War type 24 pillbox located at Willett's Farm
Summary
A Second World War type 24 pillbox located at Willett's Farm, near Ashurst. The pillbox was constructed in 1940-41 and built of reinforced concrete and wood. A field visit in 1998 found the pillbox extant and in a good condition
Location
| Grid reference | TQ 5110 3990 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | TQ53NW |
Map
Type and Period (1)
Full Description
Standard type 24 shell proof. Wood shuttering was used in its construction.Centre of field close to Willett's Farm, nr. Ashurst. (1-2)
<1> Council for British Archaeology, 2002, Defence of Britain Project (Digital archive). SKE32029.
<2> CBA Defence of Britain Project, 1994, Defence of Britain Site Report (Bibliographic reference). SKE6447.
Sources/Archives (2)
Finds (0)
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (1)
- Non-Intrusive Event: Defence of Britain (EKE8520)
Record last edited
Mar 24 2026 3:35PM