Photographic survey by Essex County Council Field Archaeology Unit at the South Wick Blockhouse, Southminster, 2009 - EEX55518
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Location
| Grid reference | TQ 995 981 (point) Derived from linked Mon, during ASV 2024 |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | TQ99NE |
| Civil Parish | SOUTHMINSTER, MALDON, ESSEX |
Technique(s)
Organisation
Field Archaeology Group/Unit, ECC
Date
07 Jan 2009 - 08 Jan 2009 throughout
Description
A drawn and photographic survey undertaken by Andrew Letch of ECC Field Archaeology Unit on an unusual pillbox on the Dengie Peninsula near Southminster. The results of the survey were collated with that of a survey by Fred Nash and Paul Gilman (EEX55519), into a single report (SEX68539).
NRHE data transfer:
The South Wick Blockhouse was unique in Essex and by far the largest 'pillbox' in the county.
Sources
- --- SEX68539 Building Recording Report: Letch, A. and Nash, F.. 2009. The South Wick Blockhouse, near Turncole Farm, Southminster, Essex: World War II building record and survey.
Related Monuments/Buildings (1)
- EHER 21291 Second World War blockhouse, South Wick Blockhouse, South Wick Farm (Monument)
Other References
- NRHE UID: 1594383