NPRN270330
Map ReferenceSN96SE
Grid ReferenceSN9813962933
Unitary (Local) AuthorityPowys
Old CountyRadnorshire
CommunityNantmel
Type Of SitePILLBOX (TYPE FW3/22)
PeriodPost Medieval
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Description
1. Remains of wooden shelf. Concrete anti-ricochet wall, no blast wall at entrance.
Record derived from Defence of Britain Project (Record Number 3197)
2. The Pillbox was built to standard War Office FW3/22 specifications from reinforced concrete with inner and outer red clay brick shuttering. It is a regular hexagon and has six embrasures and a simple NE-facing entrance. Externally, a grass covered bund of rock and earth has been built up around the base of the pillbox on all sides to provide protection and camouflage through concealment.
Source: Cadw scheduling description. F.Foster/RCAHMW 15.01.2009