Tyne and Wear HER(1954): Jesmond Dene, Pillbox - Details
1954
Newcastle
Jesmond Dene, Pillbox
Jesmond
NZ26NE
Defence
Fortification
Pillbox
20TH CENTURY
Second World War 1939 to 1945
Extant Building
A brick built structure, assumed to be a pillbox of Second World War origin. Located at the entrance to the tunnel complex which runs under Jesmond Dene House (HER REF. 1953), which is assumed to have been used as air raid shelters during the war.
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<< HER 1954 >> Pers. Comm. J. Morrison, 2002