Second World War pillbox at Secretaries Farm (EHER 20053)
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Summary
A Second World War hexagonal version of the standard Type 27 pillbox with mounting for light anti-aircraft gun located north of Bures.
Map
Location
| Grid reference | Centred TL 9049 3478 (7m by 6m) |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | BURES HAMLET, BRAINTREE, ESSEX |
Type and Period
Description
1997. Field visit.
On the west bank of the River Stour is an hexagonal, brick and concrete pillbox. It is 17’6 across, has 10’ long walls which are 21 thick and the semi-sunken entrance is on the west face. Unusually, the top two courses of bricks, at roof height, are bevelled. There is a central anti-aircraft well with concrete mounting pedestal although the steel fittings are missing. The ends of steel cross rails can be seen on the roof. The loopholes have steel surrounds measuring 19 x 21. The pillbox has a slight tilt towards the river. One photo of site. <1>
NRHE data transfer:
Hexagonal version of the standard Type 27 pillbox. With mounting for LAA gun. North of Bures. <2>
Sources
Other References
- NRHE identifier: 1421841
- National Monuments Record: TL 93 SW 122