Pillbox Square Type at Grid Ref. SK 62259 36823

Building This is a second world war pillbox of 1941 which forms part of the airfield defences of Tollerton Airfield. This pillbox is situated at OS grid reference SK62259 36823 and is one of 18 pillboxes which survive around the periphery of the air field.

Materials and Exterior Constructed of brick with concrete lintels and a flat concrete roof, this large, shell-proof pillbox is described as 'square' but has chamfered corners so appears octagonal in plan. There is an entrance to the north protected with a pentice and embrasures which face towards the airfield and display stepped concrete surfaces which would have functioned as bullet stops. The walls are over 1m thick.

Interior No internal inspection was carried out as tree growth prevented access but suspended Turnbull mounts were visible through some embrasures.