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Four pillboxes is a designation reference to a collection of four concrete defensive structures located in Northumberland, England, dating from the Second World War. These pillboxes represent examples of the extensive fortification programme undertaken across Britain between 1940 and 1941 as protection against the threat of German invasion. Constructed from reinforced concrete, such structures were designed as fixed gun emplacements to provide defensive positions for small numbers of troops. The four pillboxes at this location form part of the wider network of anti-invasion defences that characterised Britain's Home Front during the early years of the Second World War.
Four pillboxes is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1003239. View the official record →
Four pillboxes is a designation reference to a collection of four concrete defensive structures located in Northumberland, England, dating from the Second World War. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1003239.
Four pillboxes is a Scheduled Ancient Monument, legally protected by Historic England (NHLE) — the body responsible for designating and safeguarding heritage sites in England. The official designation reference is 1003239.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Mitford Castle: a motte and bailey and shell keep castle, medieval chapel, graveyard and field system (1.5 km), Newminster Abbey (1.6 km), Roman camp near Mitford Steads (2.1 km).
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