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The pillbox 100m west of Ralegh's Cross Hotel is a concrete defensive structure built during the Second World War as part of Britain's anti-invasion preparations. Constructed in the early 1940s, it represents the widespread fortification of the English landscape following the fall of France and the threat of German invasion. The structure exemplifies the standard pillbox design employed across southern and central England during this period, serving as a local point of resistance within the broader network of stop lines and defensive positions. Such structures, though modest in scale, remain significant archaeological witnesses to the Home Front and the considerable civil engineering effort undertaken to prepare Britain for potential enemy assault.
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 →
The pillbox 100m west of Ralegh's Cross Hotel is a concrete defensive structure built during the Second World War as part of Britain's anti-invasion preparations. 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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