Natural landmarks · North West England
Bofors gun emplacement and attached pillbox
In or near Brindle.
Bofors gun emplacement and attached pillbox — a other in england-north-west, United Kingdom.
David Phillips — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- Buckshaw Parkway · 2.0 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
About
Bofors gun emplacement and attached pillbox is a other located in england-north-west, United Kingdom. Sourced from OpenStreetMap (ODbL licence); see local listings for visitor information, opening hours and admission details.
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Official information
The Bofors gun emplacement and attached Type 23 pillbox is a listed building that showcases a 40mm Bofors Light Anti-aircraft gun structure. It reflects historical military architecture and was used during World War II for air defense against bombing raids.
Place summary
The Bofors gun emplacement and attached pillbox is located in North-West England. This military structure is a World War II-era defence installation, designed to protect against low-flying aircraft. Its historical significance is reflected in its designation as a scheduled monument.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 53.6823, -2.6336
- County
- Lancashire
- District
- Chorley
- Parish
- Whittle-le-Woods
- Postcode
- PR6 7FX
- Parliamentary constituency
- Chorley
- Nearest railway station
- Buckshaw Parkway — 2 km
- Official site
- historicengland.org.uk
Sources
- osm: way/826578391 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Bofors gun emplacement and attached pillbox?
- Bofors gun emplacement and attached pillbox is in Lancashire, North-West England, United Kingdom (postcode PR6 7FX), in the parish of Whittle-le-Woods.
- What is Bofors gun emplacement and attached pillbox?
- Bofors gun emplacement and attached pillbox — a other in england-north-west, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Bofors gun emplacement and attached pillbox?
- The nearest railway station is Buckshaw Parkway, about 2.0 km away. Drivers can use postcode PR6 7FX.
- Is Bofors gun emplacement and attached pillbox free to visit?
- Yes, Bofors gun emplacement and attached pillbox is free to enter.
- How do I get to Bofors gun emplacement and attached pillbox?
- The nearest railway station is Buckshaw Parkway, about 2.0 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode PR6 7FX.