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The Great Britain Guide

Historic houses · South East England

WW2 Pill Box

In or near Aynho.

♿ Wheelchair: limited

WW2 Pill Box — a historic house in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.

Bridge 196, Oxford Canal - geograph.org.uk - 799793

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Plan your visit

Typical visit
1 h–2 h
Nearest railway station
Heyford · 4.5 km
  • Family-friendly
  • Limited wheelchair access

About

WW2 Pill Box is a historic house located in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom. Sourced from OpenStreetMap (ODbL licence); see local listings for visitor information, opening hours and admission details.

Photo gallery

See it from the streetimagery from 2020

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Place summary

The WW2 Pill Box is a historic military structure located in the West Midlands. These fortifications were built during the Second World War as part of Britain's defensive strategy. The pill box is a notable example of wartime architecture, reflecting the era's military ingenuity.

AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.

Coordinates
51.9575, -1.2797
County
Oxfordshire
District
Cherwell
Parish
Somerton
Postcode
OX25 6ND
Parliamentary constituency
Banbury
Nearest railway station
Heyford4.5 km

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Frequently asked questions

Where is WW2 Pill Box?
WW2 Pill Box is in Oxfordshire, the West Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode OX25 6ND), in the parish of Somerton.
What is WW2 Pill Box?
WW2 Pill Box — a historic house in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
How do I get to WW2 Pill Box?
The nearest railway station is Heyford, about 4.5 km away. Drivers can use postcode OX25 6ND.
How do I get to WW2 Pill Box?
The nearest railway station is Heyford, about 4.5 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode OX25 6ND.