Plaque Wording:
The Pillbox
This building was erected in 1941 by the British army and served as the northern-most look-out post for the kibbutz. Until the War of Independence (1948-49) members of the kibbutz used the position to guard and protect the kibbutz. The structure and its shape allowed for a full 360 degree view of the surrounding area.
During the 1956 Suez Campaign (Operation Kadesh in Israel), when there was a threat of attack from Syria, the building was used for aircraft spotting and defence. Access to the Pillbox was through a network of trenches that connected the whole kibbutz in those days as the Syrians held positions overlooking Shamir, Kfar Szold and Dan at the foot of the Golan Heights and this allowed them clear views of the settlements in the area.
This building was erected in 1941 by the British army and served as the northern-most look-out post for the kibbutz. Until the War of Independence (1948-49) members of the kibbutz used the position to guard and protect the kibbutz. The structure and its shape allowed for a full 360 degree view of the surrounding area.
During the 1956 Suez Campaign (Operation Kadesh in Israel), when there was a threat of attack from Syria, the building was used for aircraft spotting and defence. Access to the Pillbox was through a network of trenches that connected the whole kibbutz in those days as the Syrians held positions overlooking Shamir, Kfar Szold and Dan at the foot of the Golan Heights and this allowed them clear views of the settlements in the area.