The Gatehouse at Bonds Mill, Grade II listed military structure in Stonehouse, England
The Gatehouse at Bonds Mill features an octagonal floor plan with reinforced concrete ground floor and red brick upper level by the Stroudwater Navigation Canal.
Built in 1940, this two-story defensive structure served as one of sixteen pillboxes along the Stroudwater Navigation to protect against potential invasion during World War II.
The Gatehouse now functions as a visitor center operated by the Cotswold Canals Trust, presenting exhibitions about local military and industrial heritage.
Visitors can access the center during Easter and summer weekends from 2 PM to 4 PM to learn about the structure's wartime role and canal history.
The structure contains original hydraulic controls for the adjacent bridge, which was replaced in 1994 with the first composite plastic lift bridge for vehicles.
Location: Stonehouse
GPS coordinates: 51.74562,-2.30069
Latest update: March 6, 2025 21:14
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