Second World War Pillbox, Butler’s Farm (EHER 10866)
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Summary
A Type FW3/24 “thick-walled” pillbox stands a few yards to the W of the River Chelmer.
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Location
| Grid reference | Centred TL 7128 1119 (6m by 5m) |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | BROOMFIELD, CHELMSFORD, ESSEX |
Type and Period
Description
A Type FW3/24 “thick-walled” pillbox stands a few yards to the W of the River Chelmer. It is constructed of concrete, has a Y-shaped brick-built pillar, some corrugated iron internal shuttering and faces E. Much of it is covered in ivy. <1>
One photo of site. <2>
Information from NRHE
Type 24 thick walled pillbox.
Type 24 shell-proof pillbox.
LOCATION: River Chelmer, S of Little Waltham <3> <4>
Sources
- <1> SEX31431 Bibliographic reference: Wills, H.. 1985. Pillboxes: A Study of U.K. Defences 1940.
- <2> SEX61711 Photograph: Nash, F.. 1997. Photograph of pillbox 10866.
- <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: 1421939
- National Monuments Record: TL 71 SW 51