Second World War Pillbox, East Hanningfield crossroads (EHER 20189)
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Summary
A Second World War type 28a brick-clad concrete anti-tank gun emplacement north of the Plough and Sail public house.
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Location
| Grid reference | Centred TL 7528 0011 (9m by 7m) |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | EAST HANNINGFIELD, CHELMSFORD, ESSEX |
Type and Period
Description
In a small meadow on the E side of the A130 is a rectangular, FW3/28A artillery pillbox, facing NNE towards the eastern approach to the Pan Lane road barrier (SMR 20190). Although the pillbox has not been accessed it can be clearly seen, from the A130 roadway, as a brick and concrete 2-pounder type with the Bren-gun chamber on the ENE side. <1>
One photo of site. <2> <3>
Information from NRHE
Type 28a brick clad anti tank gun emplacement. Interior divided into two chambers. Main chamber includes large field gun embrasure and a smaller infantry embrasure. the second chamber has two embrasures. Large entrance to the rear.
Type 28a anti-tank gun emplacement.
LOCATION: S of Hanningfield cross roads <4> <5>
Sources
- <1> SEX31431 Bibliographic reference: Wills, H.. 1985. Pillboxes: A Study of U.K. Defences 1940.
- <2> SEX62323 Photograph: Nash, F.. 1999. Pillbox, East Hanningfield crossroads.
- <3> SEX70625 Report: Nash, F.. 2008. Survey of World War Defences in the Borough Chelmsford: Volume One.
- <4> SEX75761 Field Survey Report: Council for British Archaeology. 1995-2002. The Defence of Britain Project.
- <5> SEX75778 Collection: Various. Various. Historic England Archive. DEB01.
Other References
- NRHE identifier: 1416525
- National Monuments Record: TL 70 SE 27