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This World War II pillbox is a concrete defensive structure located approximately 100 metres west of Ralegh's Cross Hotel in Somerset. The pillbox dates from the period of heightened invasion preparedness during the Second World War, likely constructed between 1940 and 1941 as part of the extensive network of anti-invasion defences established across southern England. The structure represents the standard military engineering response to the threat of German invasion during the critical years following the fall of France. Such pillboxes formed part of a wider defensive strategy employing numerous fixed fortifications distributed across the landscape to provide concentrated firepower positions at strategic locations.
World War II pillbox 100m west of Ralegh's Cross Hotel is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1020723. View the official record →
This World War II pillbox is a concrete defensive structure located approximately 100 metres west of Ralegh's Cross Hotel in Somerset. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1020723.
World War II pillbox 100m west of Ralegh's Cross Hotel 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 1020723.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Tripp round barrow NW of Tripp Farm (1 km), Huish Champflower Barrow (1 km), Raleigh's Cross iron mine, 310m south east of Heather House (1.3 km).
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