2014

SK2499 : Remains of a WW2 gun emplacement

taken 10 years ago, near to Midhopestones, Sheffield, England

Remains of a WW2 gun emplacement
Remains of a WW2 gun emplacement
The remains of a WW2 anti-aircraft gun emplacement. This faces ENE and was situated in order in to protect Underbank Dam wall from enemy attack. The concrete base slab and various metal fixings can be clearly seen.

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Geographical Context: Historic sites and artefacts Paths Woodland, Forest Water resources Place: Stocksbridge Underbank Ruin: Gun Emplacement other tags: Underbank Reservoir World War II Fortifications Click a tag, to view other nearby images.
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SK2499, 42 images   (more nearby 🔍)
Photographer
Dave Pickersgill   (more nearby)
Date Taken
Tuesday, 18 March, 2014   (more nearby)
Submitted
Tuesday, 18 March, 2014
Subject Location
OSGB36: geotagged! SK 245 991 [100m precision]
WGS84: 53:29.3097N 1:37.8884W
Camera Location
OSGB36: geotagged! SK 245 991
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West-southwest (about 247 degrees)
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