Wiltshire and Swindon Historic Environment Record
Details for record number MWI31499
Type
Building
Title / Name
WWII Pillbox Next to Kennet and Avon Canal
Summary
A Type 26 pillbox is located next to the Kennet and Avon Canal.
Monument Types and Dates
PILLBOX (TYPE FW3/26), Second World War (1939 to 1945)
Other Details
Source Detail: Burge, T., 2012
Title: GHQ Line Defences (2011/12)
Summary: List of pillboxes located and photographed across Wiltshire Source ID: SWI26081
Description: A Type 26 pillbox is located next to the Kennet and Avon Canal.
Source Detail: Wills, H.,
Title: Gazetteer of Defence Sites from the Henry Wills Collection
Summary: No summary information. Source ID: SWI26101
Description: Second World War Pillbox forming part of a stop line along the length of the Kennet and Avon Canal. Sections of the pillbox are precast.
Source Detail: Harvey, G., 1997
Title: Defence of Britain Completed Forms
Summary: Forms, plans and photographs Source ID: SWI26750
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