Northcroft Pillbox

Newbury Second World War Heritage Walking Trail

Northcroft Pillbox

England RG14 7DS, United Kingdom

Created By: West Berkshire Museum

Information

The pillboxes along the Kennet and Avon Canal were part of the GHQ Stop Line Blue; a planned anti-tank defence running from Wiltshire to Theale using waterways, ditches and concrete structures as obstacles to an enemy invasion. This is a Type 22 pillbox which would have been manned by the Home Guard.

Continue crossing the canal and then turn left. Head towards the town, centre passing the 17th century Weavers Cottages and West Mills towards Bartholomew Street.

This point of interest is part of the tour: Newbury Second World War Heritage Walking Trail


 

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