Building record 4089/0/8 - RAF Calveley Airfield - Pillbox

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Summary

A pillbox, specific type unknown, which formed part of the airfield defences for RAF Calveley. The airfield was built in 1941 and operated between 1942 and 1946.

Map

Type and Period (1)

Full Description

<1> CBA, 2002, Defence of Britain Project, S0008128 (Digital Archive). SCH4380.

Hexangonal pillbox in hedgeline/ditch. Entrance appears to be via doorway below an embrasure. However due to undergrowth this is not clear.

<2> Ordnance Survey, Ordnance Survey Land Line and Master Map Vector Maps, 17/01/2024 (Maps and Plans). SCH4491.

Sources/Archives (2)

  • <1> Digital Archive: CBA. 2002. Defence of Britain Project. S0008128.
  • <2>XY Maps and Plans: Ordnance Survey. Ordnance Survey Land Line and Master Map Vector Maps. 17/01/2024. [Mapped features: #43817 17/01/2024; #58707 17/01/2024]

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Location

Grid reference Centred SJ 591 570 (6m by 7m) (2 map features)
Map sheet SJ55NE
Civil Parish WARDLE, CREWE AND NANTWICH, CHESHIRE EAST
Historic Township/Parish/County WARDLE, BUNBURY, CHESHIRE

Protected Status/Designation

  • None recorded

Record last edited

May 24 2024 10:55AM