Pillboxes

**jack russell** · 04-05-2012, 11:52

Keep noticing this as I drive from Long Bennington to Bottesford, its in a field just off the road at Normanton, thought there may be some better/internal photos on this thread, but can't seem to find any, but I'm probably searching for the wrong thing, can anyone point me in the right direction please.

Normanton Pillbox.jpg

**RichCooper** · 04-05-2012, 17:53

Originally Posted by jack russell

Keep noticing this as I drive from Long Bennington to Bottesford, its in a field just off the road at Normanton, thought there may be some better/internal photos on this thread, but can't seem to find any, but I'm probably searching for the wrong thing, can anyone point me in the right direction please.

Normanton Pillbox.jpg

A few pics here of that one taken last year

http://www.flickr.com/photos/7642558...7629278566949/

**jack russell** · 04-05-2012, 18:37

Thankyou, I didn't go into the field as I was being carefully watched by a group of dog walkers, I'll try and find out who owns it and see if I can get a closer look, looks great from your photos!

**RichCooper** · 04-05-2012, 19:12

Its in pretty good condition and clean inside.was presumably built as part of the defences for Bottesford airfield

**jack russell** · 04-05-2012, 19:54

I think so, a quick google seems to indicate it's a type FW3/22, but I know nothing about this type of building at all so not sure if that's correct, sure someone will put me right and confirm what we think.

**RichCooper** · 04-05-2012, 21:00

It is a 22 DOB listed as PILLBOX (AIR MINISTRY PATTERN): S0000531 Description: 04/1996 A standard type pillbox, presumably built as part of the defences of Bottesford Airfield nearby. 01/04/1995 Reinforced concrete with brick skin both inside and out. Concrete roof, embrasures and lintels. Y' shaped concrete anti ricochet wall. Hexagonal. Concrete shelves under embrasures.