A pillbox is a type of blockhouse, or concrete dug-in guard-post, often camouflaged, normally equipped with loopholes through which defenders can fire weapons. It is in effect a trench firing step, hardened to protect against small-arms fire and grenades, and raised to improve the field of fire.
The modern concrete pillbox originated on the Western Front of World War I, in the German Army in 1916.

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1. Highcliffe Castle – Highcliffe Beach loop from Mudeford

21.7km

05:38

130m

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2. Highcliffe Beach – Highcliffe Castle loop from Mudeford

18.1km

04:39

80m

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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World War II Pillbox

1. Highcliffe Castle – Highcliffe Beach loop from Mudeford

2. Highcliffe Beach – Highcliffe Castle loop from Mudeford

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