Thesaurus Term/Concept: PILLBOX (TYPE FW3/28)
| Identifier | 140526 |
|---|---|
| Class | MONUMENT TYPE |
| Status | Preferred |
| Index? | Yes |
| Scope Note | A square pillbox with walls up to 48in thick, designed to emplace a 2 pounder anti-tank gun. A large opening in the back allowed the gun to be wheeled into position at the large embrasure in the front wall. Designed by DFW branch 3. |
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| Context | Record |
|---|---|
| Monument Type | MKE115500 Second World War Type 28 pillbox covering the road bridge in Aylesford. (Monument) |
| Monument Type | MKE40079 Site of fomer type 28 pillbox for 6-pdr gun, Forstal Road (Monument) |
| Monument Type | MKE40202 Type 28 anti-tank gun pillbox (Building) |
| Monument Type | MKE115964 Type 28 anti-tank pillbox, Denstroude Lane (Monument) |
| Monument Type | MKE40227 Type 28 pillbox south of Nettlestead (Building) |