Second World War Pillbox, West of A130, Howe Green (EHER 20203)
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Summary
A Second World War Pillbox Type 28a anti-tank gun emplacement.
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Location
| Grid reference | TL 7462 0198 (point) |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | SANDON, CHELMSFORD, ESSEX |
Type and Period
Description
The anti-tank ditch crossed the A130 at TL 7464 0201 (SMR 20202). Just a few yards SW of this position, stands a Type FW3/28A, 2-pounder artillery pillbox. This faces NNE, providing fire at an angle across the ditch and along the A130 rather than straight across it. It is constructed of concrete with the Bren-gun chamber on the ESE side. Inside, the walls can be seen to have been shuttered with corrugated iron sheeting. The pillbox is in particularly good, clean, condition inside. <1>
Two photos of site. <2>
Information from NRHE
Type 28a anti-tank gun emplacement.
LOCATION: W of A130 road, Howe Green. <3> <4>
Sources
- <1> SEX31431 Bibliographic reference: Wills, H.. 1985. Pillboxes: A Study of U.K. Defences 1940.
- <2> SEX62343 Photograph: Nash, F.. 1999. Pillbox, W of A130, Howe Green.
- <3> SEX75761 Field Survey Report: Council for British Archaeology. 1995-2002. The Defence of Britain Project.
- <4> SEX75778 Collection: Various. Various. Historic England Archive. DEB01.
Other References
- NRHE identifier: 1421900
- National Monuments Record: TL 70 SW 35