HER Record


HER ID: 35863, Pillbox

HER Summary: 1) Four loopholes set into the brick and flint wall of the turnpike road, east of the road bridge over the River Test between Overton and Whitchurch at Freefolk. Presumably associated with Laverstoke Mill which housed the Bank of England during WWII. There are two loopholes on each side of the road set back about 100 yards from the bridge.

HER Category: Monument

HER Web Link: No link available


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Historic Events

  • Type: Built

    Classification: Loopholed Wall

    Form: No information available

    Description: 1) Four loopholes set into the brick and flint wall of the turnpike road, east of the road bridge over the River Test between Overton and Whitchurch at Freefolk. Presumably associated with Laverstoke Mill which housed the Bank of England during WWII. There are two loopholes on each side of the road set back about 100 yards from the bridge.

    Date Range: 1939 - 1945

  • Type: Built

    Classification: Loopholed Wall

    Form: No information available

    Description: 1) Four loopholes set into the brick and flint wall of the turnpike road, east of the road bridge over the River Test between Overton and Whitchurch at Freefolk. Presumably associated with Laverstoke Mill which housed the Bank of England during WWII. There are two loopholes on each side of the road set back about 100 yards from the bridge.

    Date Range: 1939 - 1945