This pillbox now stands alone in the middle of a field between Kirbymoorside and Keldholme.
The countryside location may seem unusual now, but wartime air base RAF Wombleton is nearby.
Kirkbymoorside Pillbox
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Show on map Victoria Cross, Lastingham
Show on map Victoria Cross overlooks the village of Lastingham
The base carries an inscription “Victoria R.I 1897” which relates to the Diamond Jubilee of Queen Victoria for which it was erected.
R.I. stands for Regina et Imperatrix (Queen and Empress) 
The other side carries the inscription “V.R. 1837” marking the start of her reign.
Tees House, Stewarts Clothiers, Stockton
Show on map Stewarts Clothiers occupied this site from 1896 and 1963
The existing building is inscribed as having been rebuilt in 1912.
This photo from Picture Stockton show it shortly before closure in 1962.
