Cuckmere Haven, Sussex, World War 2 Pillboxes and Anti-Invasion Defences.


This shows a general view of the Cuckmere Valley with two pillboxes in the foregound TQ 785 255

To see a map or aerial photo of this location.



This shows a German reconnaisance photo detailing the Cuckmere Defences.


This shows one of the type 26's .


This shows the interior.


There are approx 20 anti-tank cubes with conical tops set on a concrete base forming a slightly concave line (looking from the sea) to the immediate east of the Cuckmere river. (Photos courtesy of Ryan Gearing at Salient Points , a personal website dedicated to the 1st and 2nd World Wars.)


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