Second World War Pillbox, West of River Chelmer (EHER 10859)
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Summary
A rectangular concrete pillbox with a blast wall on its S side.
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Location
| Grid reference | Centred TL 7098 1226 (5m by 5m) |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | LITTLE WALTHAM, CHELMSFORD, ESSEX |
Type and Period
Description
From a field edge 50 yards W of the River Chelmer, a rectangular concrete pillbox with a blast wall on its S side, faces N. During WWII this pillbox was fitted with a false roof which was then thatched to resemble a small cottage but it is now in very poor condition with crumbling concrete. <1>
One photo of site. <2> <3>
Information from NRHE
Rectangular infantry pillbox.
Pillbox variant. Described as an Eastern Command Type in 'Ironside's Line'.
LOCATION: River Chelmer, S of Little Waltham. <4> <5>
Sources
- <1> SEX61702 Verbal communication: Local resident. 1997. Personal communication about Pillbox.
- <2> SEX61703 Photograph: Nash, F.. 1997. Photograph of Pillbox 10859.
- <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: 1421946
- National Monuments Record: TL 71 SW 58