This piece of art by Karl Striker was originally on the barrier that used to prevent access to the jetty before it was renovated and made safe.
It looks like the artists complete version also has a sand castle, but that never featured in this version.
This Second World War Pillbox now rests on the beach, just to the north of Skinningrove
It was originally higher up the cliff, but has fallen here due to coastal erosion over the last 70 years.
It actually upside down as the doorway would have been at ground level.
The remains of the metal shutters to cover the firing position are still in place.
I don’t normally dwell on the ghastly side of local history, but this is something that came up a few years ago when a friend of mine lived in the house on Bennison Street where it happened. I’ll add nothing to the news reports from the time except some photos of her grave.
