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World War II anti-tank defences, Minsmere
by Christopher Hilton
geograph for square TM4766
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Darell's Battery, Landguard Fort
by Christopher Hilton
geograph for square TM2831
Darell's Battery was added to Landguard Fort in the Second World War as a... (more)
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World War II pillbox, Landguard Point
by Christopher Hilton
geograph for square TM2831
Beyond the pillbox is the port's radar mast and, beyond that, the Port of... (more)
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Fallen pillbox, Benacre
by Christopher Hilton
geograph for square TM5383
This World War II pillbox was previously photographed at the top of the cliffs... (more)
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Horton - Pillbox
by Chris Talbot
geograph for square SU0563
This Pillbox is in very good condition and is well worth a visit.
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World War II pillbox, Landguard Point
by Christopher Hilton
geograph for square TM2831
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World War II pillbox, Landguard Point
by Christopher Hilton
geograph for square TM2831
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Contemporary graffiti on World War II anti-tank defences, Minsmere
by Christopher Hilton
for square TM4766
Presumably done with a finger's end whilst the concrete was still wet, the... (more)
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Eastbridge chapel from the north-west
by Christopher Hilton
geograph for square TM4765
This medieval chapel is all that remains of a Premonstratensian foundation set... (more)
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Eastbridge chapel from the west
by Christopher Hilton
geograph for square TM4765
This medieval chapel is all that remains of a Premonstratensian foundation set... (more)
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Landguard Fort, Felixstowe
by Christopher Hilton
geograph for square TM2831
In the centre are the twin towers of the World War II era Darrell's Battery... (more)
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Landguard Fort: view out to sea from on top of Right Battery
by Christopher Hilton
geograph for square TM2831
In the far distance, on the horizon, can be seen one of the Second World War... (more)
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Landguard Fort: Darell's Battery
by Christopher Hilton
geograph for square TM2831
Darell's Battery, whose twin turrets command the mouth of Harwich Haven, is... (more)
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Landguard Fort: view from the roof across to Harwich
by Christopher Hilton
geograph for square TM2831
On the right are the concrete structures of Darell's Battery, added to the... (more)
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Looking north up the coast at Minsmere Haven
by Christopher Hilton
geograph for square TM4764
In the foreground, anti-tank defences: some of the many measures put in place to... (more)
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Right Battery, Landguard Fort
by Christopher Hilton
for square TM2831
The advent of more modern guns in the late 19th century made much of Landguard... (more)
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Landguard Fort: Darell's Battery from the east
by Christopher Hilton
for square TM2831
Darell's Battery was added to Landguard Fort in the Second World War as a... (more)
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Landguard Fort: Darell's Battery from the moat
by Christopher Hilton
for square TM2831
Darell's Battery was added to Landguard Fort in the Second World War as a... (more)
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Wilcot - Pillbox
by Chris Talbot
geograph for square SU1461
A second world war pillbox alongside the Kennet and Avon Canal.
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Horton - Pillbox
by Chris Talbot
geograph for square SU0563
A large pillbox hidden among a stand of trees.
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Coate - Pillbox
by Chris Talbot
geograph for square SU0362
This pillboxwill soon be covered in spring growth and will be harder to find.
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Horton - Pillbox
by Chris Talbot
geograph for square SU0563
This is the view minus the landrover that the members of the Home Guard would... (more)
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Brean Down - Bunker
by Chris Talbot
geograph for square ST2958
This bunker dates from world war two and it still stands guard on top of Brean Down.
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Landguard Fort: view towards the Port of Felixstowe from Darell's Battery
by Christopher Hilton
geograph for square TM2831
Darell's Battery is a Second World War addition to Landguard Fort on its... (more)
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Landguard Fort: view southwards from Darell's Battery towards the point
by Christopher Hilton
geograph for square TM2831
Beyond the port radar tower and to the left can be made out the distant tower at... (more)
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Bridge over the River Cam, north of Audley End
by Christopher Hilton
geograph for square TL5238
The track here skirts the northern wall of Audley End's home park; the... (more)
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Looking north along the valley of the River Cam, from Audley End
by Christopher Hilton
geograph for square TL5238
The Cam here formed part of the network of "stop-lines" set up during... (more)
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Red Sands Maunsell Fort - Northern and eastern towers
by Rob Farrow
geograph for square TR0779
Five of the seven towers of Red Sands Maunsell Fort can be seen here - the... (more)
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Red Sands Maunsell Fort - Five of the seven towers
by Rob Farrow
geograph for square TR0779
In a line the southernmost Gunnery Tower is nearest the camera, linked to the... (more)
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Red Sands Maunsell Fort - Control Tower close-up
by Rob Farrow
for square TR0779
A close view of the Control Tower superstructure.
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Red Sands Maunsell Fort - Connecting bridge
by Rob Farrow
for square TR0779
This very rickety-looking bridge connects the southernmost Gunnery Tower (on... (more)
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Red Sands Maunsell Fort - Searchlight Tower close-up
by Rob Farrow
for square TR0779
A close-up of the cast iron fortlet that sits on inclined concrete pillars. This... (more)
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Red Sands Maunsell Fort - Northern Gunnery Towers
by Rob Farrow
geograph for square TR0779
The three Gunnery towers that lie in an arc to the north and east of the Control... (more)
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Red Sands Maunsell Fort - Control and four Gunnery Towers
by Rob Farrow
geograph for square TR0779
The central Control tower is seen linked to the southernmost Gunnery tower with... (more)
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Red Sands Maunsell Fort - Searchlight Tower
by Rob Farrow
geograph for square TR0779
The Searchlight tower at Red Sands Maunsell Fort is offset to the north of the... (more)
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Red Sands Maunsell Fort - Eastern Gunnery towers
by Rob Farrow
geograph for square TR0779
These are two of the five Gunnery Towers at Red Sands and are the two... (more)
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Red Sands Maunsell Fort - Control & Gunnery tower linked
by Rob Farrow
geograph for square TR0779
The Control Tower which is encircled by the five Gunnery towers is linked by a... (more)
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Red Sands Maunsell Fort - General view of all seven towers
by Rob Farrow
geograph for square TR0779
A general view of all seven of the towers that comprise the Maunsell Fort at Red... (more)
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Stanton St Bernard - Pillbox
by Chris Talbot
geograph for square SU1062
One of the three pillboxes that line the road between Stanton St Bernard and Alton Barnes.
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Horton - Pillbox
by Chris Talbot
geograph for square SU0563
The entrance of this pillbox.
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Great Bedwyn - Pillbox
by Chris Talbot
geograph for square SU2763
This pillbox is quite easy to miss from the road as its hidden by a tree and some bushes.
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Blue Anchor - Pillbox And Gun Emplacement
by Chris Talbot
geograph for square ST0243
This second world war pillbox still stands guard over Blue Anchor Bay.
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Horton - Pillbox
by Chris Talbot
geograph for square SU0563
A very good condition box near the Kennet & Avon Canal.
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Durley - Pillbox
by Chris Talbot
geograph for square SU2363
This pill box was used to defend the Bruce Tunnel.
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Crofton - Pillbox
by Chris Talbot
geograph for square SU2562
This pillbox has lost its concrete rendering and the brickwork has been exposed,... (more)
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Great Bedwyn - Pillbox
by Chris Talbot
geograph for square SU2763
This pillbox is quite easy to miss from the road as its hidden by a tree and some bushes.
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Honeystreet - Pillbox
by Chris Talbot
geograph for square SU0961
A World War 2 relic still guarding the Kennet And Avon Canal.
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Blue Anchor - Pillbox
by Chris Talbot
geograph for square ST0243
This pillbox has a gun emplacement on the roof and has stood on the beach since... (more)
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Brean Down - Coastal Battery Gun Site
by Chris Talbot
geograph for square ST2958
This gun site overlooks Weston Bay and Weston-Super-Mare
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Pewsey Wharf - Pillbox
by Chris Talbot
geograph for square SU1561
This is a type 22 shellproof pillbox which has a commanding view across the... (more)
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