2016

SZ1492 : WWII defences in the environs of Bournemouth & Christchurch: Tuckton Bridge - pillbox (1)

taken 8 years ago, near to Southbourne, Bournemouth, Christchurch & Poole, England

WWII defences in the environs of Bournemouth & Christchurch: Tuckton Bridge - pillbox (1)
WWII defences in the environs of Bournemouth & Christchurch: Tuckton Bridge - pillbox (1)
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Pillbox (unclassified): DoB ID: e11621

A component of the anti-tank island of Christchurch, this non-standard pillbox is situated on a tiny island on the River Stour, and overlooks Tuckton Bridge, the important river crossing between the districts of Bournemouth and Christchurch.

SZ1492 : WWII defences in the environs of Bournemouth & Christchurch: Tuckton Bridge - pillbox (2)

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Photographer
Mike Searle   (more nearby)
Date Taken
Thursday, 3 March, 2016   (more nearby)
Submitted
Monday, 7 March, 2016
Subject Location
OSGB36: geotagged! SZ 1498 9223 [10m precision]
WGS84: 50:43.7699N 1:47.3472W
Camera Location
OSGB36: geotagged! SZ 1494 9227
View Direction
Southeast (about 135 degrees)
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