Second World War pillbox at Bowers Hall (EHER 20095)
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Summary
Second World War rectangular infantry pillbox. Described as an Eastern Command Type in 'Ironside's Line'. It is at Bowers Hall.
Map
Location
| Grid reference | Centred TQ 7540 8757 (5m by 6m) |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | BOWERS GIFFORD AND NORTH BENFLEET, BASILDON, ESSEX |
Type and Period
Description
The anti-tank ditch crossed the hillside from the railway at TQ 7517 8737 to Church Road, just south of Bowers Hall. On the hillside 40 yards west of the line stands a rectangular pillbox with a blast wall. It is constructed of brick and concrete, measures 15 feet 9 inches x 15 feet, and faces south overlooking the railway and marshes beyond. The walls are 4 feet thick and there are three small loopholes. The hillside is steep at this point and the concrete raft on which the pillbox and blast wall stands is up to 2 feet 6 inches high on the downhill side. <1>
One photo of site. <2>
NRHE data transfer:
Rectangular infantry pillbox. Pillbox variant. Described as an Eastern Command Type in 'Ironside's Line'. Bowers Hall. <3>
Sources
Other References
- NRHE identifier: 1421869
- National Monuments Record: TQ 78 NE 29