Second World War pillbox, west bank of River Stour, near Middleton Hall (EHER 20070)
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Summary
Standard Type 27 pillbox on the west bank of the River Stour, below Mill Stream.
Map
Location
| Grid reference | Centred TL 8813 3977 (9m by 7m) |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | MIDDLETON, BRAINTREE, ESSEX |
Type and Period
Description
1997. Field visit.
On the west bank of the River Stour is an hexagonal, concrete pillbox. It is 21 feet across with a central anti-aircraft machine-gun well which retains its mounting pedestal equipped with steel top fittings. The entrance is on the west face; this has a low wall around it to prevent flooding and the pillbox is dry and clean inside. There are small loopholes around the sides and the walls are three feet six inches thick. Two photos of site. <1>
NRHE data transfer:
Standard Type 27 pillbox on the west bank of the River Stour, below Mill Stream. <2>
Sources
Other References
- NRHE identifier: 1443205
- National Monuments Record: TL 83 NE 63