Ok finally some time to myself to add to this post. Taking some time out for a little cycling and pillbox hunting i followed the Thames up from Goring to Wallingford. Missing out on the type 22 south of Goring bridge and having previously looked for the 22 north of Goring bridge (removed), i decided to cycle on the West bank of the Thames and see how far i could get before heading back. Enjoyable but tiring at the same time.
Having looked for the gun emplacement (am i ever going to get to one), i moved off to finally get success.
Located between two properties :
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I brazenly walked into the garden at the side of the property and took some external shots and a few internals.
The view from the other side of the fence.
S0012059 by Moulsford Railway bridge (western side) will need revisitng as it was completely hidden away. I was contemplating getting up behind the fencing further along but even David Bellamy would have had a hard time getting through that undergrowth. I decided to continue along the bank.
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Now opened up and the gate taken off. This has been converted into a bat house but was completely empty when i got there. Thankfully the mag light was used in this one as i might have freaked out if the bats were using their new home.
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Located on the West Bank opposite to Cholsey and set away from the river bank.
Set up high on it's base.
A view of the smashed AR wall.
I'm not sure what this was or was for?
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Opposite bank located south of North Stoke. Enticing me to get around to the other bank one day!
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Sat right on the towpath. It wasn't until i cycled back i noticed a rail socket sat smack in the middle of the path. The undergroth is heavy in this area and there could be more.
Back to the 22.
Something i am always a sucker for. Local history.
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The first of the 28's i came across. Sat to the North of Wallingford Bridge and located next to a camping site. This is completely sealed off.
Overlooking the approach to the bridge.
Finally the rain set in and i stood in a fresh cow pat to add to the fun!
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South of Wallingford Bridge and set away from the bank on a line of trees. Thankfully the cows were at the opposite end of the field.
Defence number 319 just visible. This pillbox was again set up as a bat house and probably occupied judging by the bat walk notices around the area.
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South of Benson Lock and on the opposite bank of the Thames.
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Southern facing and in marshy ground. It has a twin ramp in evidence.
An intriguing lip tp each corner of the 28.
I then decided to head over to Benson Lock and take a rest. Thankfully this was the right decision as instead of crossing the long marshy field and leaving my bike behind i took the more cultured route around the rear of the lock and got to the pillbox really easily.
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Western facing and affording a covering field of fire for it's sister 28.
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And finally. Located in Benson Boat Yard, i cycled past the men working on the boat repairs and not being challenged too the photos.
What the bike looked like at the end of the journey. I wasn't much better!!
Having looked for the gun emplacement (am i ever going to get to one), i moved off to finally get success.
Located between two properties :
S0012061 Moulsford
I brazenly walked into the garden at the side of the property and took some external shots and a few internals.
The view from the other side of the fence.
S0012059 by Moulsford Railway bridge (western side) will need revisitng as it was completely hidden away. I was contemplating getting up behind the fencing further along but even David Bellamy would have had a hard time getting through that undergrowth. I decided to continue along the bank.
S0012056
Now opened up and the gate taken off. This has been converted into a bat house but was completely empty when i got there. Thankfully the mag light was used in this one as i might have freaked out if the bats were using their new home.
S0012053
Located on the West Bank opposite to Cholsey and set away from the river bank.
Set up high on it's base.
A view of the smashed AR wall.
I'm not sure what this was or was for?
S0012054
Opposite bank located south of North Stoke. Enticing me to get around to the other bank one day!
S0012052
Sat right on the towpath. It wasn't until i cycled back i noticed a rail socket sat smack in the middle of the path. The undergroth is heavy in this area and there could be more.
Back to the 22.
Something i am always a sucker for. Local history.
S0012047
The first of the 28's i came across. Sat to the North of Wallingford Bridge and located next to a camping site. This is completely sealed off.
Overlooking the approach to the bridge.
Finally the rain set in and i stood in a fresh cow pat to add to the fun!
S0012048
South of Wallingford Bridge and set away from the bank on a line of trees. Thankfully the cows were at the opposite end of the field.
Defence number 319 just visible. This pillbox was again set up as a bat house and probably occupied judging by the bat walk notices around the area.
S0012043
South of Benson Lock and on the opposite bank of the Thames.
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Southern facing and in marshy ground. It has a twin ramp in evidence.
An intriguing lip tp each corner of the 28.
I then decided to head over to Benson Lock and take a rest. Thankfully this was the right decision as instead of crossing the long marshy field and leaving my bike behind i took the more cultured route around the rear of the lock and got to the pillbox really easily.
S0012042
Western facing and affording a covering field of fire for it's sister 28.
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And finally. Located in Benson Boat Yard, i cycled past the men working on the boat repairs and not being challenged too the photos.
What the bike looked like at the end of the journey. I wasn't much better!!
