Second World War pillbox, Warner’s Farm, Howe Street (EHER 10828)
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Summary
A “thick-walled” concrete Type FW3/24 pillbox facing NE across the river.
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Location
| Grid reference | Centred TL 6961 1591 (6m by 7m) |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | GREAT WALTHAM, CHELMSFORD, ESSEX |
Type and Period
Description
Facing NE across the R. Chelmer from a wide field is a “thick-walled” concrete Type FW3/24 pillbox. Inside, the corrugated iron sheeting used as shuttering still remains in position as do the iron shelf brackets beneath the loopholes. There is a Y-shaped brick built central pillar and seven loopholes – the two rear ones measure 12” high x 10” wide. <1>
Three photos of site <2> <3>
Information from NRHE
Machine gun post [plotted from German aerial photograph GB 1042 R - 063-068]. Near West bank of the River Chelmer, North-East of Warner's Farm. <4> <5>
Sources
- <1> SEX31431 Bibliographic reference: Wills, H.. 1985. Pillboxes: A Study of U.K. Defences 1940.
- <2> SEX61662 Photograph: Nash, F.. 1997. Photograph of pillbox 10828.
- <3> SEX70625 Report: Nash, F.. 2008. Survey of World War Defences in the Borough Chelmsford: Volume One.
- <4> SEX75761 Field Survey Report: Council for British Archaeology. 1995-2002. The Defence of Britain Project.
- <5> SEX75778 Collection: Various. Various. Historic England Archive. DEB01.
Other References
- NRHE identifier: 1427135
- National Monuments Record: TL 61 NE 103