Wiltshire and Swindon Historic Environment Record

Details for record number MWI31573

Type

Building

Title / Name

Pillbox near to the Kennet and Avon Canal

Summary

Circular pillbox forming part of a stop line along the length of the Kennet and Avon Canal.

Monument Types and Dates

PILLBOX (TYPE FW3/22), Second World War (1939 to 1945)

Other Details

Source Detail: Wills, H.,

Title: Gazetteer of Defence Sites from the Henry Wills Collection

Summary: No summary information. Source ID: SWI26101

Description: A Second World War circular Pillbox, forming part of a stop line along the length of the Kennet and Avon Canal.

Source Detail: Pillbox Study Group, 2012-2021

Title: Group Database

Summary: No summary information. Source ID: SWI26445

Additional Information: Digital

Description: Type 22 protecting the siding for the munitions depot.

Source Detail: Historic England, Various

Title: National Record of the Historic Environment (NRHE) Entry

Summary: Data held by the NRHE database. The data is made available and licenced under the Open Government Licence version 3. Source ID: SWI29488

Description: Second World War circular Pillbox, forming part of a stop line along the length of the Kennet and Avon Canal.

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