British Pillbox Eastney Beach
The World War II pillbox on Eastney Beach, Portsmouth, built around summer 1940, is a rare Royal Marines variant with few surviving examples. Its unique stone block construction, multiple embrasures, and large size set it apart. It holds Grade II status.
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- Text: TracesofWar
- Photos: Tim Sheerman-Chase
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Fortification
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