Second World War pillbox at Edgars Farm (EHER 20059)
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Summary
Type 22 pillbox on the west bank of the River Stour, north-west of Dunsead House.
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Location
| Grid reference | Centred TL 8954 3639 (7m by 7m) |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | LAMARSH, BRAINTREE, ESSEX |
Type and Period
Description
1997. Field visit.
On the bank of the River Stour is a brick-shuttered, hexagonal, concrete pillbox. It measures 22’4 across. Grassed-over earth has been piled up around it and the entrance can no longer be seen although an aerial photograph taken in 1960 shows this to be on the north-west face. There is a central anti-aircraft machine-gun well with a concrete pedestal no steel fittings but this has broken off and lies at an angle in the well. Two steel rails cross the roof. The pillbox is apparently of the same design as the one at TL 8957 3564 (EHER 20058), although slightly larger, and the thickness of the walls is probably 3’11. One photo of site. <1>
NRHE data transfer:
Type 22 pillbox on the west bank of the River Stour, north-west of Dunsead House. <2>
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Other References
- NRHE identifier: 1443245
- National Monuments Record: TL 83 NE 74