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Monument MPM1636 - Former Pillbox, west of Eastney Fort West
Summary
Site of former Second World War pillbox west of Eastney Fort West.
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Type and Period (1)
Full Description
Site of former Royal Marines-style concrete pillbox. Constructed 1940-41. The Defence of Britain Project database states that the pillbox was located at Eastney Fort West. [1] However, the coordinates supplied are for a location approximately 420m to the west of the fort. A structure is shown c60m to the west of this location on the post-war aerial photographs at approximately SZ 6597 9850, and may represent this pillbox. [2]
<1> Council for British Archaeology, 2006, Defence of Britain Archive [dataset] (Digital archive). SPM136.
<2> Royal Air Force, 1945-1948, Air Photo Mosaics of Portsmouth (Aerial Photograph). SPM290.
Sources/Archives (2)
- <1> SPM136 Digital archive: Council for British Archaeology. 2006. Defence of Britain Archive [dataset].
- <2> SPM290 Aerial Photograph: Royal Air Force. 1945-1948. Air Photo Mosaics of Portsmouth.
Protected Status/Designation
- Conservation Area 10: The Sea Front
Other Statuses/References
- None recorded
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Related Events/Activities (0)
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Location
| Grid reference | SZ 6602 9850 (point) |
|---|---|
| Unitary Authority | Portsmouth City |
Record last edited
Jul 1 2026 11:51AM