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Flotta: wartime lookout on Stanger Head
by Chris Downer geograph for square ND3792 Flotta is peppered with wartime relics as it was an important strategic location... (more)
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top:CoastalX
top:Defence, MilitaryX
top:Derelict, DisusedX
HeadlandX
top:IslandsX
LookoutX
subject:Observation PostX
Wartime DefencesX
Wartime Relic
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Neglected pillbox
by Tiger for square TL4359 At the edge of the Ascension burial ground in All Saints' Lane, this... (more)
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top:Burial Ground, CrematoriumX
type:Close LookX
top:Defence, MilitaryX
top:Historic Sites and ArtefactsX
subject:PillboxX
top:Suburb, Urban FringeX
Wartime DefencesX
Wartime Relic
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Talacre: a wartime relic on the beach
by Chris Downer geograph for square SJ1285 This concrete lump looks as if it was probably a pillbox or other wartime... (more)
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Kimmeridge: a wartime relic watches over us
by Chris Downer geograph for square SY9079 A family enjoys the spectacular coastline of Kimmeridge Bay as an alien-like... (more)
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Pill box, Portrush
by Albert Bridge for square C8640 Category: Wartime relics The north coast of NI faces the Atlantic and, during WWII, there was a... (more)
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top:Defence, MilitaryX
Pill BoxX
place:PortrushX
Wartime Relic
World War IIX
World War II RelicX
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Pillbox by the River Stour
by Glyn Baker for square TL8838 A wartime relic by the river.
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type:Cross GridX
top:Defence, MilitaryX
top:Derelict, DisusedX
top:Historic Sites and ArtefactsX
PillboxX
Wartime Relic
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Salt Ness
by Bill Boaden geograph for square HY4719 A low headland distinguished by its wartime relics.
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top:CoastalX
top:Estuary, MarineX
type:GeographX
top:Historic Sites and ArtefactsX
top:IslandsX
Wartime Relic
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Lerwick: lookout relic on The Knab
by Chris Downer geograph for square HU4740 An old wartime instalment, no doubt providing a lookout along Bressay Sound,... (more)
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Water storage tank, Savernake Forest, Wiltshire (2)
by Brian Robert Marshall geograph for square SU2365 Category: Wartime relics In the second world war Savernake Forest was a huge ammunition depot. It stored... (more)
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top:Derelict, DisusedX
top:Historic Sites and ArtefactsX
top:People, EventsX
Wartime Relic
top:Woodland, ForestX
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Water storage tank, Savernake Forest, Wiltshire (1)
by Brian Robert Marshall for square SU2365 Category: Wartime relics In the second world war Savernake Forest was a huge ammunition depot. It stored... (more)
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top:Derelict, DisusedX
top:Historic Sites and ArtefactsX
top:People, EventsX
Wartime Relic
top:Woodland, ForestX
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Entrance to North Meadow National Nature Reserve, Cricklade, Wiltshire
by Brian Robert Marshall geograph for square SU0994 Category: Entrance The fourteen concrete blocks at the side of the entrance are wartime relics from... (more)
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Pillbox on the beach near Bridge of Don, Aberdeen
by Malc McDonald geograph for square NJ9510 A derelict wartime pillbox on the beach near Aberdeen, on Scotland's North Sea coast.
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near:AberdeenX
BeachX
subject:BeachX
near:Bridge of DonX
top:CoastalX
Concrete StructureX
top:Defence, MilitaryX
top:Derelict, DisusedX
type:GeographX
Observation PostX
PillboxX
Sand BeachX
Sandy BeachX
country:ScotlandX
Wartime DefencesX
Wartime FortificationsX
Wartime Relic
WW2 Observation PostX
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Pillbox on the beach near Bridge of Don, Aberdeen
by Malc McDonald geograph for square NJ9510 A derelict wartime pillbox on the beach near Aberdeen, on Scotland's North Sea coast.
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near:AberdeenX
BeachX
near:Bridge of DonX
top:CoastalX
Concrete StructureX
top:Defence, MilitaryX
top:Derelict, DisusedX
type:GeographX
Observation PostX
PillboxX
subject:PillboxX
Sand BeachX
Sandy BeachX
country:ScotlandX
Wartime DefencesX
Wartime FortificationsX
Wartime Relic
WW2 Observation PostX
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Pillbox and wind turbine near Bridge of Don, Aberdeen
by Malc McDonald geograph for square NJ9510 A derelict wartime pillbox on the beach near Abderdeen, on Scotland's North... (more)
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near:AberdeenX
BeachX
near:Bridge of DonX
top:CoastalX
Concrete StructureX
top:Defence, MilitaryX
top:Derelict, DisusedX
top:Energy InfrastructureX
type:GeographX
Observation PostX
subject:PillboxX
PillboxX
Sand BeachX
Sandy BeachX
country:ScotlandX
Wartime DefencesX
Wartime FortificationsX
Wartime Relic
Wind TurbineX
WW2 Observation PostX
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Beach and pillbox near Bridge of Don, Aberdeen
by Malc McDonald geograph for square NJ9510 A view north along the sandy beach near Aberdeen, on Scotland's North Sea... (more)
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near:AberdeenX
BeachX
near:Bridge of DonX
top:CoastalX
Concrete StructureX
top:Defence, MilitaryX
top:Derelict, DisusedX
type:GeographX
Observation PostX
PillboxX
subject:PillboxX
Sand BeachX
Sandy BeachX
country:ScotlandX
Wartime DefencesX
Wartime FortificationsX
Wartime Relic
WW2 Observation PostX
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Relic of RAF Ingham
by David Wright geograph for square SK9585 WWII buildings now in use for agricultural purposes.
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Wartime Target in Luce Bay
by Mary and Angus Hogg for square NX1252 Viewed from the next square, the concrete pillars are all that's left of a... (more)
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Cylinder and pillbox
by Bill Nicholls geograph for square SU9256 These anti-tank cylinders would have been used in conjunction with the... (more)
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Knipe Point or Osgodby Point
by Pauline E geograph for square TA0685 Viewed from the old wartime defences which have tumbled onto the beach.
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Hurn: a tree growing out of some concrete remnants
by Chris Downer geograph for square SZ1396 The slopes of Ramsdown Plantation are peppered with old wartime remains, of... (more)
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top:Defence, MilitaryX
top:Derelict, DisusedX
type:GeographX
RootsX
TreeX
subject:TreeX
Wartime DefencesX
Wartime Relic
top:Wild Animals, Plants and MushroomsX
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Brick circle, Orlock, Groomsport/Donaghadee (July 2018)
by Albert Bridge for square J5682 A brick circle in the lay-by J5682 : Old road line, Orlock, Groomsport/Donaghadee (July 2018). It has the appearance of a WWII... (more)
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type:Close LookX
top:Derelict, DisusedX
place:DonaghadeeX
place:GroomsportX
Wartime Relic
World War II RelicX
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RAF Bomb Shelter at Chester Castle
by Jeff Buck for square SJ4065 This domed concrete structure was originally located at the end of the runway at... (more)
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Barrack YardX
Bomb ShelterX
CastleX
county:CheshireX
place:ChesterX
place:Chester CastleX
Chester CastleX
top:Defence, MilitaryX
country:EnglandX
top:Historic Sites and ArtefactsX
subject:Military RelicX
RAF RelicX
Wartime Relic
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Old air raid shelter, Belvoir forest, Belfast (August 2014)
by Albert Bridge geograph for square J3369 During World War II Belvoir forest was used by the army and navy – see... (more)
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place:BelfastX
ForestX
Former Air Raid ShelterX
subject:Military RelicX
top:Park and Public GardensX
Wartime Relic
top:Woodland, ForestX
World War IIX
World War II RelicX
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Corner of the gunpit
by Bill Nicholls for square SU5266 After crawling under the bush I came out the other side and spotted a corner,... (more)
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Osmington Mills: pillbox on Bran Point and view of White Nothe
by Chris Downer for square SY7481 A wartime lookout cuts a rather bleak figure on the top of Bran Point, just... (more)
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top:CoastalX
type:Cross GridX
top:Defence, MilitaryX
top:Historic Sites and ArtefactsX
LookoutX
PillboxX
subject:PillboxX
Wartime Relic
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Flotta: the old signal station from the rear
by Chris Downer geograph for square ND3792 Another view of ND3792 : Flotta: old signal station at Stanger Head from across a pond of water, possibly natural but... (more)
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top:Defence, MilitaryX
top:Derelict, DisusedX
top:IslandsX
subject:Signal StationX
Signal StationX
Wartime DefencesX
Wartime Relic
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Flotta: old signal station at Stanger Head
by Chris Downer geograph for square ND3792 The former Naval signal station stands as a brash ruin above the disused quarry... (more)
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top:Defence, MilitaryX
top:Derelict, DisusedX
top:IslandsX
QuarryX
top:Quarrying, MiningX
subject:Signal StationX
Signal StationX
Wartime DefencesX
Wartime Relic
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Wartime shelter remains
by Richard Croft geograph for square SK8627 Overgrown remains of a WW2 shelter in Cooper's Plantation associated with... (more)
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Wartime remains on Carn Llidi
by Bill Boaden geograph for square SM7327 This site was used in both world wars, for observation and communication. It has... (more)
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top:Derelict, DisusedX
top:Farm, Fishery, Market GardeningX
top:Heath, ScrubX
top:UplandsX
Wartime RelicsX
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Old wartime buildings at Gilmerton
by M J Richardson geograph for square NT5477 I presume part of the old East Fortune Airfield, and still in use.
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WW2 Remnants in the Woods
by Des Blenkinsopp geograph for square SU6580 There are several structures like this in the woods around here, left over from... (more)
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Churchill
by Richard Croft for square TF1059 Winston Churchill says 'You Deserve Victory' from a wartime poster at... (more)
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Remains of pillbox overlooking Man o' War Cove
by Phil Champion geograph for square SY8080 This pillbox would have been well positioned to bring down fire on enemy forces... (more)
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top:CoastalX
Defence of BritainX
top:Defence, MilitaryX
place:Durdle DoorX
place:LulworthX
PillboxX
Wartime DefencesX
Wartime Relic
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Moss-covered cylinder
by Bill Nicholls for square SU9256 Another little surprise was finding a moss-covered anti-tank cylinder behind the pillbox.
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The top of the block
by Bill Nicholls for square SU9256 This would have been the top of the roadblock at Curzon Bridge; I might add that... (more)
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A better view
by Bill Nicholls for square SU9256 This gives a better view and more of an idea as to what the dragon's tooth... (more)
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And better still
by Bill Nicholls for square SU9256 Took me a few moments to realise that this was a dragon's tooth which had... (more)
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On its side
by Bill Nicholls for square SU9256 Day got better as well finding this roadblock which had been pushed over on its side.
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Position of the tooth
by Bill Nicholls geograph for square SU9256 Not sure if it was here originally but there would have been a whole lot of them... (more)
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A lonely tooth
by Bill Nicholls for square SU9256 A lonely dragon's tooth left over from the Second World War sits beside the... (more)
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Old Airfield Huts
by Des Blenkinsopp geograph for square SU4699 Old WW2 relics formerly part of RAF Abingdon. There are several more in this field.
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Wartime RelicsX
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The whole side
by Bill Nicholls geograph for square SU5266 After a couple of minutes treading down stingers I reveal the whole side and can... (more)
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All filled in
by Bill Nicholls for square SU5266 Here we see the area that would have held the gun on a hold fast. It is now... (more)
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There you are
by Bill Nicholls for square SU5266 So after tramping a few stingers down you see the side of a gunpit and one end.... (more)
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Confirmation of the gunpit
by Bill Nicholls for square SU5266 Then after following along the concrete I came out the other end and confirmed... (more)
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Where the rail went
by Bill Nicholls geograph for square TQ0347 This is the first of this type of road block I have seen which I think is a rail... (more)
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Gun Emplacement on Brickhouse Lane
by Glyn Baker geograph for square TQ3544 The gun port is larger than on most pill boxes. I would bet many people who live... (more)
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top:Defence, MilitaryX
type:GeographX
Gun EmplacementX
top:Historic Sites and ArtefactsX
Pill BoxX
Wartime Relic
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Tank Traps at Lee-Over-Sands
by Glyn Baker geograph for square TM1012 A war time relic and holiday homes.
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Pillbox near the Kennet and Avon Canal, Wootton Rivers
by Brian Robert Marshall geograph for square SU1962 This is a Type FW3/28A twin anti-tank pillbox constructed in 1940/41 as part of... (more)
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CanalX
top:Farm, Fishery, Market GardeningX
type:GeographX
subject:PillboxX
top:Village, Rural SettlementX
Wartime Relic
WWIIX
WWII PillboxX
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World War II Pill Box
by Richard Carter geograph for square TF2009 Old WWII pill box near Newborough
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top:Defence, MilitaryX
subject:DefencesX
DefencesX
type:GeographX
top:GrasslandX
NewboroughX
place:PeterboroughX
Pill BoxX
PillboxX
PillboxesX
WarX
Wartime DefencesX
Wartime Relic
World War IIX
World War II DefencesX
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