sock_monkey
Tourist
Reged: 08/31/06
Posts: 25
Loc: Steilacoom, Washington, USA
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Excellent post!!!
I've done some overlay work on US coast defenses from the early 20th Century, but not nearly on the scale as your post.
An idea for your work: In descriptions, it would be interesting to see photos of a site, possibly from the war years (if available), but also as it currently exists. A lot of work, but perhaps some of the chaps who've commented on your work might give you a hand.
Cheers!
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cptpies
Tourist
Reged: 08/03/05
Posts: 201
Loc: Crawley ,UK
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Sock Monkey
Many of the sites do have photographs in the placemarks, some contemporary, others dating back to WWII.
I have a number of helpers now who have submitted photos of sites in their area and are actively seeking out more.
I'll be adding these and other user submitted sites in the next update. Any further help is appreciated.
Cheers
Steve
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Nes1983
Tourist
Reged: 02/20/07
Posts: 74
Loc: Wolverhampton, UK
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Re - the pillbox S0013481 at
52°37'45.30"N,
2° 9'23.62"W, there is an air raid shelter at...
Lat: 52°37'35.19"N
Long: 2° 9'22.90"W
near Upper Pendeford Farm.
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Ashleyj7435
Tourist
Reged: 01/03/06
Posts: 2
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Hi,
Great work on the list - I just wanted to let you know that pillbox s0000760 at Isfield Place, Sussex is incorrectly placed - but not by much..
I am a Land Surveyor and I surveyed the entire Estate in 2005 and on my plans I have it marked at 50.56'48.48" N 0.03'31.07"E on the other side of the garden to it's posted position.
Don't know if you'll care but its still in great condition, the interior is carpeted and painted for a childs playden it was a really surprise find during the survey. I also seem to remember that there are what look like anti-tank bollards in the field to the south. Part of many in the area.
Regards
Ash Johnson
Surveyor
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Horrgakx
Tourist
Reged: 08/08/05
Posts: 36
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Great project.
However, I've noticed that (in Whitehaven as I know it well), the locations are way off the mark. Is it possible for me to update a couple of locations?
Thanks.
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heamit
Master Cartographer
Reged: 10/26/06
Posts: 2333
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A wonderful post, cptpies. Thank you. 5 stars from me for sure!
I found this website handy when trying to envisage your place marks.
Thanks again 
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cptpies
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Reged: 08/03/05
Posts: 201
Loc: Crawley ,UK
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I've finally gotten round to updating this post with corrected locations. Many thanks to those who sent corrections. Apologies to those who sent me images to include but I had so many the file became too large to upload and I don't want to rely on a free image host. Therefore, unfortunately, I will not be including them.
Cheers
Steve
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cptpies
Tourist
Reged: 08/03/05
Posts: 201
Loc: Crawley ,UK
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Updated again to include the user submitted section which got left off the last one.
Steve
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