Second World War Pillbox, West of B1008 (EHER 10857)
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Summary
On the west side of the B1008 is an FW3/22 concrete pillbox.
Map
Location
| Grid reference | TL 7065 1229 (point) |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | LITTLE WALTHAM, CHELMSFORD, ESSEX |
Type and Period
Description
In a thin band of trees on the W side of the B1008 is an FW3/22 concrete pillbox. It has a low entrance and faces ENE across the roadway. <1>
One photo of site. <2> <3>
Information from NRHE
Type 22 pillbox, with covered stepped entrance and centrally set embrasures in each side.
LOCATION: Little Waltham. <4> <5>
Sources
- <1> SEX31431 Bibliographic reference: Wills, H.. 1985. Pillboxes: A Study of U.K. Defences 1940.
- <2> SEX61700 Photograph: Nash, F.. 1997. Photograph of Pillbox 10857.
- <3> SEX70625 Report: Nash, F.. 2008. Survey of World War Defences in the Borough Chelmsford: Volume One.
- <4> SEX75778 Collection: Various. Various. Historic England Archive. DEB01.
- <5> SEX75761 Field Survey Report: Council for British Archaeology. 1995-2002. The Defence of Britain Project.
Other References
- NRHE identifier: 1421949
- National Monuments Record: TL 71 SW 61