Monday, 10 May 2010

Pillboxes

During 1940, when a Nazi invasion was feared, a network of defensive pillboxes was hastily built all over Britain. Out of 28,000 built it is estimated that less than 6,000 now remain. Here are three in Essex:


Audley End, Type 28A anti-tank gun emplacement

Audley End, Type 28A anti-tank gun emplacement



Audley End, Type 28A anti-tank gun emplacement


Duton Hill, Type 28A anti-tank gun emplacement


Duton Hill Type 28A anti-tank gun emplacement


Tilty Type 24 shell proof

As a disappearing remnant of our architectural and social history I wonder if they're listed and also think that they're an interesting subject for photography.

Flickr set.

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