Second World War pillbox at Hawk Hill (EHER 20148)
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Summary
FW3/24 thick walled pillbox on the east side of Hawk Hill.
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Location
| Grid reference | Centred TQ 7749 9497 (5m by 6m) |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | RETTENDON, CHELMSFORD, ESSEX |
Type and Period
Description
On the east side of Hawk Hill, in thicket and ivy is an FW3/24 thick-walled pillbox. It is constructed of brick and concrete. Many of the loopholes have been blocked and the entrance has been half-blocked. It faces south-east. <1>
From this position the pillbox would have looked down on the road barrier approximately 80 yards away south-east along Hawk Hill. <2>
NRHE data transfer:
A Second World War type 24 shell-proof pillbox located east of Hillminster. <3>
Sources
Other References
- NRHE identifier: 1421882
- National Monuments Record: TQ 79 NE 32