Second World War Pillbox, Langleys (EHER 10841)
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Summary
A concrete Type FW3/22 pillbox.
Map
Location
| Grid reference | TL 7000 1353 (point) |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | GREAT WALTHAM, CHELMSFORD, ESSEX |
Type and Period
Description
Standing beneath a tree on grassland to the S of the walled garden is a concrete Type FW3/22 pillbox. It is 13’ across, has walls 15” thick and the low entrance is on the W side. There are six loopholes – each measuring 9” x 6”. Inside, the walls and ceiling are shuttered in corrugated iron sheeting which is still in position. There is a brick-built T-shaped central pillar. <1>
This pillbox is in particularly good condition with smooth concrete on the outside, intact shuttering inside and little sign of deterioration.
Two photos of site <2> <3>
Information from NRHE
Type 22 pillbox, with covered stepped entrance and centrally set embrasures in each side. <4> <5>
LOCATION: Chatham Hill, Great Waltham <4>
Note: This pillbox was initially mislocated by the Defence of Britain Survey, its location have now been corrected within the database. <4>
Sources
- <1> SEX31431 Bibliographic reference: Wills, H.. 1985. Pillboxes: A Study of U.K. Defences 1940.
- <2> SEX61683 Photograph: Nash, F.. 1997. Photograph of Pillbox 10841.
- <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: 1421956
- National Monuments Record: TL 71 SW 68