Polygonal concrete south facing pillbox listed in wills 1985. Not discernible on aerial photographs. 1999 Type 22 pillbox, shell-proof. Photos Myles Munsey 2024
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This pillbox has been cleared of vegetation (Jan 2024) (I surmise as a result of the general upgrade works here by Sustrans along the towpath). All the loopholes have, however, been bricked up. It looks way better! There is a metal door at the back which was not bolted shut […]
Located in Holywell and clad in local stone. Normally completely overgrown, this pillbox was briefly visible back in 2010.
A type 22 pillbox with a sunken entrance located at Lyness on Hoy, Orkney.
A type 22 pillbox with a (blocked) sunken entrance located at Lyness on Hoy, Orkney. There is evidence that at least one of the loopholes has been modified using stone and concrete.
This Type 22 is slightly taller than usual and has a raised floor. There are holes either side of the, blocked up, doorway that indicate there may have been steps with railings fitted originally.
