Second World War pillbox at Secretaries Farm (EHER 20054)
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Summary
Type 22 pillbox on the west bank of the River Stour north-west of Great Bevills.
Map
Location
| Grid reference | Centred TL 9057 3496 (9m by 7m) |
|---|---|
| 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 22’ wide, has 12’6 long walls which are 3’11” thick, and has an entrance on the WNW face. Unlike most of the other pillboxes along this stretch of the river, the entrance is not covered and the opening can be measured at 45 high x 27 wide. There is a central anti-aircraft machine-gun well with concrete mounting pedestal although the steel fittings are missing. The ends of steel cross rails can be seen. Both the brickwork and the interior of this pillbox are in good condition although the floor is flooded to a few inches. One photo of site. <1>
NRHE data transfer:
Type 22 pillbox on the West bank of the River Stour North-West of Great Bevills. <2>
Sources
Other References
- NRHE identifier: 1443253
- National Monuments Record: TL 93 SW 121