A second “Beehive” pillbox at Scrog Hill.
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“Beehive” pillbox near Scrog Hill, Northumberland.
The picture shows a Pillbox built in 1940 and demolished in 1950. It was sited to defend a HAA Battery situated on the common where at one point Sir Mortimer Wheeler was in command.
A six-sided lozenge-shaped pillbox, with a blast wall protecting the entrance on the W side. An Orlit aircraft post stands on top of it, reached by an iron ladder.
Coastal battery. The gun emplacements and revetments are in good condition. Magazines are banked and covered and seem reasonably sound. Some of the ancillary buildings are now roofless.
Located just north of Morpeth.
A Pickett Hamilton fort has been recently uncovered in a field next to the Amazon warehouse at the site of the former RAF Sealand on Deeside. As of 21/5/23 it’s future is uncertain. Thanks to Colin Jones for taking and giving permission to use the photos. Photos – Colin Jones