2016

SU4734 : WWII Hampshire - a tour of the defences of RNAS Worthy Down (HMS Kestrel) (21)

taken 7 years ago, near to South Wonston, Hampshire, England

WWII Hampshire - a tour of the defences of RNAS Worthy Down (HMS Kestrel) (21)
WWII Hampshire - a tour of the defences of RNAS Worthy Down (HMS Kestrel) (21)
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Pillbox (type FW3/22): DoB ID: S0012731

This is the last of several pillboxes encountered in a line close together heading west along the southern periphery of the former airfield. It's a type 22 (variant) now very overgrown that was deliberately built around the tree that protrudes from its top.

SU4734 : WWII Hampshire - a tour of the defences of RNAS Worthy Down (HMS Kestrel) (22)

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Geographical Context: Historic sites and artefacts Uplands Air transport Construction, Development Defence, Military other tags: Type 22 Pillbox Click a tag, to view other nearby images.
This photo is linked from: Automatic Clusters: · Type 22 Variant Pillbox [5] · Overgrown [2] Other Photos: · WWII Hampshire - a tour of the defences of RNAS Worthy Down (HMS Kestrel) (20) ·
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SU4734, 53 images   (more nearby 🔍)
Photographer
Mike Searle   (more nearby)
Date Taken
Wednesday, 2 November, 2016   (more nearby)
Submitted
Saturday, 5 November, 2016
Subject Location
OSGB36: geotagged! SU 4714 3435 [10m precision]
WGS84: 51:6.3910N 1:19.6830W
Camera Location
OSGB36: geotagged! SU 4715 3433
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North-northwest (about 337 degrees)
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