Second World War pillbox, west of Pound Lane, Bowers Gifford (EHER 20103)
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Summary
300 yards north of London Road, in the stretch of open ground west of Pound Lane, is a Type FW3/24 thin-walled pillbox.
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Location
| Grid reference | Centred TQ 7506 8848 (5m by 5m) |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | BOWERS GIFFORD AND NORTH BENFLEET, BASILDON, ESSEX |
Type and Period
Description
300 yards north of London Road, in the stretch of open ground west of Pound Lane, is a Type FW3/24 thin-walled pillbox. It is constructed of brick and concrete, the walls are 24 inches thick, and it faces east towards the GHQ Line on the other side of Pound Lane. <1>
One photo of site. <2>
NRHE data transfer:
Second World War pillbox variant. Described as an Eastern Command Type in 'Ironside's Line'. Bowers Gifford. <3>
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Other References
- NRHE identifier: 1421873
- National Monuments Record: TQ 78 NE 32