This strongpoint, built against the north wall of Millgate mill. was constructed with concrete bags which are still in good condition. When at the start of WWII the control of flour milling was executed by the Ministry of Food, strongpoints were erected at strategic places. This one was built for the purpose of defending the Millgate bridge and it formed part of the Aylsham nodal point behind the II Corps FII demolition belt along the River Bure. Defence of Britain database site reference: S0005481.
This spot is much overgrown, and with little room to manouvre because the river is right behind, and without a wide-angle lens it was a tad difficult to get a shot that shows the whole structure which, I believe, is quite a rare survival.
This spot is much overgrown, and with little room to manouvre because the river is right behind, and without a wide-angle lens it was a tad difficult to get a shot that shows the whole structure which, I believe, is quite a rare survival.
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