Second World War pillbox, East of South Fambridge Hall (EHER 20693)
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Summary
A concrete type FW3/22 pillbox which is sited to guard against a paratroop or glider landing. When visited in 2003, it appeared to be in good condition.
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Location
| Grid reference | TQ 8624 9554 (point) |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | ASHINGDON, ROCHFORD, ESSEX |
Type and Period
Description
June 2003. World War Two Defences in Rochford survey: site visit and desktop research.
To the East of South Fambridge Hall farm buildings, tucked into bushes and nettles at the edge of a field, is a type FW3/22 pillbox. It is constructed of concrete with the entrance on the West face. Two walls were measured at 7’ 3”, the thickness of them being 15”. Loopholes are a standard 12” high x 10” wide with steel side pieces. It was not possible to access the entrance but through a loophole a Y-shaped central pillar can be seen. The interior appears to be in good condition. <1>
From this position the pillbox overlooks wide fields to the East and was clearly sited, like many in the area, to guard against a paratroop/glider landing. <2>
One photo. <3>
Sources
- <1> SEX31431 Bibliographic reference: Wills, H.. 1985. Pillboxes: A Study of U.K. Defences 1940. p.28.
- <2> SEX70624 Report: Nash, F.. 2004. Survey of World War Defences in the District of Rochford: Volume Two.
- <3> SEX63397 Photograph: Nash, F.. 2003. Photographs of World War Two Defences in Rochford, in the HER. One frame, June 2003.