Second World War pillbox, west bank of River Stour, north of Henny Street (EHER 20068)
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Summary
Standard Type 27 pillbox on the west bank of the River Stour, situated on the north-east of Henny Street.
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Location
| Grid reference | Centred TL 8808 3865 (9m by 7m) |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | MIDDLETON, BRAINTREE, ESSEX |
Type and Period
Description
1997. Field visit.
On the west bank of the River Stour, in a small meadow, is an hexagonal, brick and concrete pillbox although all the brickwork has now gone. It measures 16’6 across but this was probably around 17’6 when the brickwork was attached. There is a central anti-aircraft machine-gun well with concrete mounting pedestal and its steel fittings. The thickness of the pillbox walls was probably around 20 originally.
The entrance is on the WSW side. The loopholes have steel surrounds and on the roof the two steel cross rails although of uncertain purpose, perhaps to support well covers are still extant. Site Assessment: The pillbox has a slight tilt towards the river. Two photos of site. <1>
NRHE data transfer:
Standard Type 27 pillbox on the west bank of the River Stour, situated on the north-east of Henny Street. <2>
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Other References
- NRHE identifier: 1443227
- National Monuments Record: TL 83 NE 65