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J3831 : Disused WWII Pillbox on the boundary of the Slieve Donard Hotel

taken 3 years ago, near to Newcastle and Maghera, Northern Ireland

Disused WWII Pillbox on the boundary of the Slieve Donard Hotel

The gentle sloping beaches of Dundrum Bay were considered ideal landing places for both sea-borne and glider carried enemy troops and were defended with pillboxes and anti-glider obstacles. Fortunately, these defences were never put to the test.

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Grid Square: J3831, 122 images (more nearby )
Photographer: Eric Jones (find more nearby)
Date Taken: Saturday, 3 February, 2018 (more nearby)
Submitted: Wednesday, 14 February, 2018
Geographical Context: Coastal Defence, Military
Subject Location: Irish: J 381 317 [100m precision]
WGS84: 54:12.9633N 5:52.9410W
Camera Location: Irish: J 382 317
View Direction: Southwest (about 225 degrees)