2006

SU2363 : Pillbox above Kennet and Avon canal

taken 17 years ago, near to Durley, Wiltshire, England

Pillbox above Kennet and Avon canal
Pillbox above Kennet and Avon canal
This would appear to be one of many military bunkers built along the canal during WWII in anticipation of a German invasion. It doesn't show on OS maps but can clearly be seen on Google Earth.

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Category: Wartime relics
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SU2363, 97 images   (more nearby 🔍)
Photographer
Brian Robert Marshall   (more nearby)
Date Taken
Friday, 8 December, 2006   (more nearby)
Submitted
Friday, 8 December, 2006
Subject Location
OSGB36: geotagged! SU 234 633 [100m precision]
WGS84: 51:22.0970N 1:39.9151W
Camera Location
OSGB36: geotagged! SU 235 632
View Direction
Northwest (about 315 degrees)
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Image classification(about): Geograph (Fourth Visitor for SU2363)
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