2016

SU3802 : Beaulieu WWII anti-tank island: pillbox - Fire Station Lane (2)

taken 8 years ago, near to Beaulieu, Hampshire, England

Beaulieu WWII anti-tank island: pillbox - Fire Station Lane (2)
Beaulieu WWII anti-tank island: pillbox - Fire Station Lane (2)
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Pillbox (FW3/26 variant): DoB ID: e31965

Type 26 (variant) pillbox built into a former barn. The low height is deceptive as much of it appears to have been built below ground. This is immediately apparent when viewing the interior.

SU3802 : Beaulieu WWII anti-tank island: pillbox - Fire Station Lane (3)

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SU3802, 661 images   (more nearby 🔍)
Photographer
Mike Searle   (more nearby)
Date Taken
Wednesday, 13 April, 2016   (more nearby)
Submitted
Saturday, 16 April, 2016
Subject Location
OSGB36: geotagged! SU 3883 0227 [10m precision]
WGS84: 50:49.1208N 1:27.0093W
Camera Location
OSGB36: geotagged! SU 3883 0227
View Direction
North-northeast (about 22 degrees)
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