Second World War Pillbox, East Hanningfield crossroads (EHER 20188)

A Second World War thick-walled type 24 brick-clad concrete pillbox to the north of the Plough and Sail public house.

In a small meadow on the E side of the A130 is a “thick-walled” brick and concrete, Type FW3/24 pillbox. From this position, together with its artillery partner 50 yards to the east EHER 20189, it was clearly intended to cover the E approach along Pan Lane to the Road Barrier at TL 7525 0021 (EHER 20190). On the roof, small piles of concrete have been dropped in an attempt to break up the straight outline. The entrance has been bricked-up. The pillbox has not been accessed but can be clearly seen from the A130 only 25 yards away. <1> One photo of site. <2> <3> Information from NRHE Thick walled type 24 brick clad concrete pillbox. Five embrasures and entrance in longest wall to rear, it does not appear to be flanked by embrasures. Internal anti ricochet wall is intact. Pillbox stands on a concrete raft and on the roof concrete slabs have been placed in an irregular fashion [possibly as a form of camouflage]. Type 24 shell-proof pillbox. LOCATION: S of Hanningfield cross roads <4> <5>