Second World War pillbox, west of River Chelmer (EHER 10861)
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Summary
A rectangular pillbox with a blast wall faces E towards the River Chelmer.
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Location
| Grid reference | Centred TL 7090 1212 (5m by 5m) |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | LITTLE WALTHAM, CHELMSFORD, ESSEX |
Type and Period
Description
From the S edge of a field a rectangular pillbox with a blast wall faces E towards the River Chelmer. It is not in good condition, with some crumbling of the concrete.
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: River Chelmer, S of Little Waltham <1> <2>
Sources
- <1> SEX61705 Photograph: Nash, F.. 1997. Photograph of Pillbox 10861.
- <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: 1421945
- National Monuments Record: TL 71 SW 57