Second World War Pillbox, Butler’s Farm (EHER 10865)
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Summary
Facing ENE an FW3/24 “thick-walled” pillbox stands on the bank of the River Chelmer.
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Location
| Grid reference | Centred TL 7119 1126 (6m by 6m) |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | BROOMFIELD, CHELMSFORD, ESSEX |
Type and Period
Description
Facing ENE an FW3/24 “thick-walled” pillbox stands on the bank of the River Chelmer. It is constructed of concrete with a brick-built Y-shaped pillar and some of the corrugated iron sheeting used as shuttering still remains internally. <1>
One photo of site. <2>
Aerial Photographs <3>
Information from NRHE
Type 24 thick walled pillbox.
Pillbox variant. Described as an Eastern Command Type in 'Ironside's Line'.
LOCATION: River Chelmer, S of Little Waltham <4> <5>
Sources
- <1> SEX31431 Bibliographic reference: Wills, H.. 1985. Pillboxes: A Study of U.K. Defences 1940.
- <2> SEX61710 Photograph: Nash, F.. 1997. Photograph of Pillbox 10865.
- <3> SEX58892 Aerial Photograph: Strachan, D.. 1998. CP/98/9/6.
- <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: 1421940
- National Monuments Record: TL 71 SW 52