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Monument MPM1640 - Former cluster of Pillboxes, Rat Lane (Norway Road)
Summary
Site of former cluster of three Second World War pillboxes on Rat Lane (now Norway Road).
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Type and Period (1)
Full Description
Site of a cluster of three concrete Second World War pillboxes in Rat Lane (Norway Road) near the railway line entrance to Hilsea Halt Station. Now demolished. Two hexagonal and one square. Constructed 1940-41. [1] Locations marked on HER taken from post-war aerial photographs. [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
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- None recorded
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
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Location
| Grid reference | Centred SU 6637 0368 (64m by 91m) |
|---|---|
| Unitary Authority | Portsmouth City |
Record last edited
Jul 1 2026 11:51AM