Sunderland, South Dock, Pillbox

HER Number:
1783

District:
Sunderland

Site Name:
Sunderland, South Dock, Pillbox

Place:
Sunderland

Map Sheet:
NZ45NW

Class:
Defence

Site Type: Broad:
Blockhouse

Site Type: Specific:
Pillbox

General Period:
Modern

Specific Period:
C20

Form of Evidence:
Structure

Description:
This is an unusual circular concrete pillbox with a conical roof. It has a door on its west side and a number of horizontal gun slits. It is partially buried in soil.

Easting:
4145

Northing:
5723

Grid Reference:
NZ41455723

Lats/Lons:

Sources:
<< HER 1783 >> A. Rudd, 1989, Existing Sites of Pillboxes in Tyne and Wear; K. Hunter-Mann, York Archaeological Trust, 2009, Hudson Dock East, Barrack Street, Sunderland - Desk Based Assessment; NMR MONUMENT NUMBER: 1462996; RAF 106G/UK/873 6018 01-OCT-1945