Second World War pillbox, west bank of River Stour, Middleton Hall (EHER 20074)
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Summary
Standard Second World War Type 27 pillbox on the south bank of the River Stour. It is an extant brick and concrete hexagonal pillbox.
Map
Location
| Grid reference | Centred TL 8798 4061 (8m by 8m) |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | MIDDLETON, BRAINTREE, ESSEX |
Type and Period
Description
1997. Field visit.
In light woodland by the west bank of the River Stour is an hexagonal, brick and concrete pillbox measuring 22 feet 7 inches across. It has small loopholes, an entrance on the south face and a central anti-aircraft machine-gun well which is complete with mounting pedestal and steel top fittings. Across the roof are two split rails - steel rods anchored at each end and in the middle - which are thought to have been guide rails for well covers. Two photos of site. <1>
NRHE data transfer:
Standard Type 27 pillbox on the south bank of the River Stour. <2>
Sources
Other References
- NRHE identifier: 1443200
- National Monuments Record: TL 84 SE 129