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| On Wains Hill, Clevedon, lies
this oblong structure which appears to pre-date the defensive structures built during 1940.
(Map ref. ST 39119 70653) |
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| This side, which might be the front, or back, of the structure, faces south out towards the mouth of the River Severn and, I would think, the most likely direction of enemy attack. I cannot therefore understand why the entrance, which would normally be to the rear of the structure, is on this side. The walls are approx. 6'' thick and there's no anti-ricochet/anti-blast wall inside. The loopholes, of which there are two on this side, are of irregular size and shape. I would not be surprised if this structure was built many years before WWII, perhaps as part of the Victorian defences against French invasion. It might have been earmarked for use during WWII and the relatively thin walls would probably have withstood small-arms fire but there was no protection against projectiles coming in through the entrance. |
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| The other side of the structure. This side faces north-east (038 deg.) and has just one loophole. |
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Looking south, out over the top of the structure. |
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View towards the south-east, through the loophole in the end wall to the right of the entrance. |