Second World War Pillbox, Great Mascalls (EHER 20210)
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Summary
A Second World War rectangular concrete infantry pillbox located north of Whispering Oaks.
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Location
| Grid reference | Centred TL 7445 0259 (6m by 5m) |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | GALLEYWOOD, CHELMSFORD, ESSEX |
Type and Period
Description
Formerly at the edge of an orchard 50 yards SW of the GHQ Line anti-tank ditch, this rectangular pillbox with blast wall now stands in a wide field to the SW of Howe Green. It measures 15’ wide x 14’ front to back with walls 3’ 6" thick, and faces NE. <1>
One photo of site. <2>
Information from NRHE
Rectangular infantry pillbox.
Pillbox variant. Described as an Eastern Command Type in 'Ironside's Line'.
LOCATION: W of A130 road, Howe Green <3> <4>
Sources
- <1> SEX62350 Aerial Photograph: RAF. 1946. CPE-UK 1788-3253.
- <2> SEX62351 Photograph: Nash, F.. 1999. Pillbox, Great Mascalls, 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: 1421906
- National Monuments Record: 1421906