Thesaurus Term/Concept: PILLBOX (TYPE FW3/24)

Identifier 123516
Class DEFENCE OF BRITAIN
Status Preferred
Index? Yes
Scope Note A hexagonal pillbox with an internal anti-ricochet wall and the rear wall lengthened to take two rifle loopholes in addition to five Light Machine Gun loopholes. Both 15in and 42in thick walls are common. Designed by DFW branch 3.

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Context Record
Monument Type MHG56192 Pillbox - Fleet Air Arm Technical Area, Evanton Airfield, Alness (Monument)