Site of Second World War Pillbox, seashore, Holland Haven (EHER 10795)
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Summary
A Second World War hexagonal pillbox, probably a type FW3/22, on the seashore under the cliff face. Now destroyed. The NRHE states that this may be a Type 27.
Map
Location
| Grid reference | TM 2183 1714 (point) |
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Type and Period
Description
WWII defence of Essex survey
Aerial photographs taken in 1946 and 1960 show an hexagonal pillbox, probably a type FW3/22, on the seashore under the cliff face. A 1:2500 map dated 1970 also shows its shape with an entrance on its NW face. <1> <2> <3>
This section of the coastline has now been completely eroded away.
WWII defence of Clacton survey
A very clear ground level photograph taken in 1953, looking to the NE from a point on the seashore, shows the pillbox lying on the beach. It was a type FW3/22 with ‘chamfered’ top edge. <4> <5>
Information from NRHE data transport.
The NRHE records that the Pillbox may have been a type 27. <6>
Additional references <7>
Sources
- <1> SEX61266 Aerial Photograph: RAF. 1946. 106G-UK 1673-4052. July 1946.
- <2> SEX61261 Aerial Photograph: Hunting Surveys Limited. 1960. Run 19-084.
- <3> SEX60991 Map: Ordnance Survey. 1945-present. Ordnance Survey 1:2500 Post War National Grid (5th Epoch). 1:2500. pub.1970, TM2017-2117.
- <4> SEX67862 Photograph: Kennell, R. - in the collection of. 1953. Holland Haven. I frame.
- <5> SEX70635 DESC TEXT: Clacton VCH Group. 2008. Survey of World War Defences of Clacton.
- <6> SEX76214 Webpage: Clarke, J.. 1996-2003. Defence of Britain Database.
- <7> SEX75778 Collection: Various. Various. Historic England Archive. DEB01.
Other References
- NRHE identifier: 1427932
- National Monuments Record: TM 21 NW 26