2016

SU4834 : WWII Hampshire - a tour of the defences of RNAS Worthy Down (HMS Kestrel) (2)

taken 7 years ago, near to Kings Worthy, Hampshire, England

WWII Hampshire - a tour of the defences of RNAS Worthy Down (HMS Kestrel)   (2)
WWII Hampshire - a tour of the defences of RNAS Worthy Down (HMS Kestrel) (2)
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Pillbox (type FW3/22): DoB ID: S0006773

The inscription '715 RE' on the lintel over the embrasure above the entrance doorway is believed to refer to the 715 General Construction Company Royal Engineers who built the pillbox.

SU4834 : WWII Hampshire - a tour of the defences of RNAS Worthy Down (HMS Kestrel) (3)

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Geographical Context: Historic sites and artefacts Air transport Construction, Development Woodland, Forest Defence, Military other tags: Type 22 Pillbox Click a tag, to view other nearby images.
This photo is linked from: Automatic Clusters: · Type 22 [5] · Entrance Doorway [3] Other Photos: · WWII Hampshire - a tour of the defences of RNAS Worthy Down (HMS Kestrel) (1) ·
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SU4834, 73 images   (more nearby 🔍)
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Mike Searle   (more nearby)
Date Taken
Wednesday, 2 November, 2016   (more nearby)
Submitted
Saturday, 5 November, 2016
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OSGB36: geotagged! SU 4805 3482 [10m precision]
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OSGB36: geotagged! SU 4804 3482
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