Thesaurus Term/Concept: VICKERS MACHINE GUN EMPLACEMENT
| Identifier | 123571 |
|---|---|
| Class | DEFENCE OF BRITAIN |
| Status | Preferred |
| Index? | Yes |
| Scope Note | A square, concrete pillbox-like structure with 36in thick walls and a single large embrasure used to emplace a Vickers Medium Machine Gun. The entrance was protected by an external blast wall. |
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| Context | Record |
|---|---|
| Monument Type | MNF57525 Site of World War Two pillbox and gun emplacement at junction of Salhouse Road and Woodside Road (Monument) |
| Monument Type | MNF57596 Site of World War Two possible pillbox/ heavy machine gun emplacement (Monument) |
| Monument Type | MNF32560 World War Two pillbox and gun emplacement south of Happisburgh Road (Monument) |
| Monument Type | MNF16799 World War Two Vickers Machine Gun pillbox at Thimble Hill (Monument) |