2017

SJ7369 : WWII Cheshire, RAF Cranage, near Middlewich - pillbox (4)

taken 7 years ago, near to Rudheath Woods, Cheshire East, England

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WWII Cheshire, RAF Cranage, near Middlewich - pillbox (4)
WWII Cheshire, RAF Cranage, near Middlewich - pillbox (4)
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Pillbox (variant): DoB ID: S0000214

Interior view showing the suspended anti-ricochet wall that has spalled on the side nearest the camera, exposing the metal reinforcement. The embrasures all have stepped weapon support shelving for tripod mounted Bren guns.

SJ7369 : WWII Cheshire, RAF Cranage, near Middlewich - pillbox (5)

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SJ7369, 39 images   (more nearby 🔍)
Photographer
Mike Searle   (more nearby)
Date Taken
Thursday, 3 August, 2017   (more nearby)
Submitted
Friday, 11 August, 2017
Subject Location
OSGB36: geotagged! SJ 7383 6925 [10m precision]
WGS84: 53:13.1791N 2:23.6036W
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OSGB36: geotagged! SJ 7383 6925
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