Second World War pillbox at Secretaries Farm (EHER 20052)
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Summary
Second World War Type 27 pillbox. Near River Stour on Essex/Suffolk border, near Bures.
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Location
| Grid reference | Centred TL 9053 3431 (8m by 8m) |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | BURES HAMLET, BRAINTREE, ESSEX |
Type and Period
Description
1997. Field visit.
On the west bank of the River Stour just north of Bures is an hexagonal, brick and concrete pillbox. The brickwork is falling off the outer walls and the concrete beneath is deteriorating, showing the reinforcements. The pillbox is 22’ across, has 3’11 thick walls and the semi-sunken entrance is on the west face. In the roof, there is a 6’ diameter anti-aircraft machine-gun well with a concrete mounting pedestal although the steel fittings are missing. On the top, the ends of steel cross rails can be seen. Two photos of site. <1>
NRHE data transfer:
Type 27 pillbox. Near River Stour on Essex/Suffolk border, near Bures. <2>
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Other References
- NRHE identifier: 1429615
- National Monuments Record: TL 93 SW 123