Information for record number MWA7996:
Pillbox No 1, RAF Atherstone on Stour

Summary The site of a Second World War pillbox used to defend the airfield to the north east of Atherstone on Stour. The pillbox is hexagonal and has a concrete roof. It is situated on the north side of the airfield.
What Is It?  
Type: Pillbox
Period: Unknown
Where Is It?  
Parish: Atherstone on Stour
District: Stratford on Avon, Warwickshire
Grid Reference: SP 21 51
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Level of Protection National - Old SMR PrefRef (Grade: )
Sites & Monuments Record
Description

  
Source Number  

1 A non-symmetrical, semi-sunken, hexagonal pillbox about 13ft (4m) across. Rooofed with concrete 12 ins (300mm) thick; the side walls are 15 ins (380mm) thick. A ramp leads down to the floor which is about 3ft (900mm) below ground level. Five faces have a single embrasure (type > < ) 2ft (600mm) wide, reducing to 8ins (200mm). The sixth face includes the entry door and two (type \ / ) embrasures 2ft 9ins (840mm) wide, reducing to 8ins (200mm). All openings are 1ft 9ins (530mm) high. Internally has a 'T' type anti ricochet wall. One embrasure has a muzzle pivoting machine gun cradle (2,3). Also within are a number of shaped concrete tiles 1ft 3ins x 3ins thick (380 x 75mm) for covering the embrasures, but no evidence was seen as to how they were fixed.
2 Dimensioned sketch.
3 Photograph.
 
Sources
Source No: 3
Source Type: Photograph
Title: Atherstone on Stour Airfield pillbox
Author/originator: Brace, J
Date: 1997
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Source No: 2
Source Type: Plan
Title: Pillbox - Atherstone on Stour airfield
Author/originator: Brace, J
Date: 1997
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Source No: 1
Source Type: Unpublished document
Title: Field Visit Notes
Author/originator: Brace, J
Date: 1997
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Glossary

 
Word or Phrase
Description  
monument SITE * Unclassifiable site with minimal information. Specify site type wherever possible. back
monument FLOOR * A layer of stone, brick or boards, etc, on which people tread. Use broader site type where known. back
monument RAMP * An inclined plane connecting two different levels, used to accomodate the movement of vehicles, wheeled apparatus,livestock etc. back
monument FIELD * An area of land, often enclosed, used for cultivation or the grazing of livestock. back
monument PILLBOX * An often squat building with thick, loopholed walls and a flat roof, designed to accommodate a variety of weapons, usually strategically positioned to cover a vulnerable point in a defensive system. Many were built to standardized designs. back
monument AIRFIELD * An area or site used for the landing and take-off of aircraft, often including associated buildings, equipment and other installations. back
monument WALL * An enclosing structure composed of bricks, stones or similar materials, laid in courses. Use specific type where known. back

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