Second World War Pillbox, Langleys (EHER 10849)
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Summary
A concrete rectangular pillbox, facing E, with a blast wall.
Map
Location
| Grid reference | TL 7043 1283 (point) |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | GREAT WALTHAM, CHELMSFORD, ESSEX |
Type and Period
Description
In the middle of a wide grassy field is a small section of rough ground and on this is a concrete rectangular pillbox, facing E, with a blast wall. Inside, some of the original corrugated iron shuttering still survives.
One photo of site. <1> <2>
Information from NRHE
Rectangular infantry pillbox.
Pillbox variant. Described as an Eastern Command Type in 'Ironside's Line'.
LOCATION: Minnow End, Little Waltham. <3> <4>
Sources
- <1> SEX61692 Photograph: Nash, F.. 1997. Photograph of pillbox 10849.
- <2> SEX70625 Report: Nash, F.. 2008. Survey of World War Defences in the Borough Chelmsford: Volume One.
- <3> SEX75761 Field Survey Report: Council for British Archaeology. 1995-2002. The Defence of Britain Project.
- <4> SEX75778 Collection: Various. Various. Historic England Archive. DEB01.
Other References
- NRHE identifier: 1421953
- National Monuments Record: TL 71 SW 65