I have been researching WW2 defenses in County Durham, as there is not a lot on the Defense of Britain database and found this pillbox (amongst others; photo's to follow as I take them). I believe that it is a searchlight because of its location, being very remote and only approx. 6-7 miles from the Consett Iron and Steel works. This was the largest industrial factory in the area and had several, well documented, searchlight sites positioned in about the same sort of radius although this one is never mentioned. Anyway me and Daddybear went and had a look today so on with the pics...
One of the embrasures
Internal shot - no graffiti
Inside looking back at the door showing the ricochet wall
The front and back "Kill Zones"
Further down the road we spotted these..
They are being used as gate posts but I think they were used as a road block as they both have 4 bolts embedded in the top of them and they are roughly the right size
P.S. Thanks to Daddybear for doing the driving although the music left a lot to de desired and his singing...Well.
Thanks for looking Jon
One of the embrasures
Internal shot - no graffiti
Inside looking back at the door showing the ricochet wall
The front and back "Kill Zones"
Further down the road we spotted these..
They are being used as gate posts but I think they were used as a road block as they both have 4 bolts embedded in the top of them and they are roughly the right size
P.S. Thanks to Daddybear for doing the driving although the music left a lot to de desired and his singing...Well.
Thanks for looking Jon