Information for record number MWA8760:
Pillbox near Radford Semele Bridge

Summary The site of a Second World War pillbox on the canal near to the bridge at Radford Semele. It was largely demolished during the 1950s but some remains are still visible to the west of the Radford Road Bridge.
What Is It?  
Type: Pillbox
Period: Unknown
Where Is It?  
Parish: Radford Semele
District: Warwick, Warwickshire
Grid Reference: SP 33 64
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Level of Protection National - Old SMR PrefRef (Grade: )
Sites & Monuments Record
Description

  
Source Number  

1 Demolished pre 1950. Some remains are still visible.
 
Sources
Source No: 1
Source Type: Site Visit
Title: Wartime Defences along Canals in Warwickshire
Author/originator: Mr King
Date: 1991
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Glossary

 
Word or Phrase
Description  
monument SITE * Unclassifiable site with minimal information. Specify site type wherever possible. back
monument CANAL * An artificial navigable waterway used for the transportation of goods. Nowadays also used for recreational purposes. back
monument DEFENCE * This is the top term for the class. See DEFENCE Class List for narrow terms. back
monument BRIDGE * A structure of wood, stone, iron, brick or concrete, etc, with one or more intervals under it to span a river or other space. Use specific type where known. back
monument ROAD BRIDGE * A bridge carrying a road over land or water. 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

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